Hot Engine/timing Fault

[Guest craig cowley]

when engine gets hot my timing goes to pot could this be down to disi as i have already changed rest of ignition system

 

also is it a good/bad idea to remove the thermostatic valve to get better cooling?

 

any comment greatly received

[Andy Spencer]

If you remove your thermostat it will take forever to get hot - which will not do it much good. If you have an auto choke it will stay on for ages as well.

 

No idea on the timing I'm afraid!

 

Andy

[Guest Dunebug]

Craig,

 

You haven't given much info. about what ignition system you're using, however if it's electronic (which it probably is) then your ignition amplifier might be overheating. These modules contain some pretty hefty power transistors which tend to run VERY hot if the module is not bolted on to a large metal heatsink.

 

John.

[Guest craig cowley]

its not the ignition module as this has been swapped its also bolted to the monoque chassis the ignition is a induction type small motercraft brick

[Bob Tucker]

Hi Craig...

The module need to be seated on heat transferring "Goop" to be effective.

 

Also how have you confirmed its the timing going to pot?

What symptoms do you have?

 

Problems with hot running are mostly fuel related in my experience, eg chokes sticking on.

Leave the thermostat in.

Bob.

[Guest craig cowley]

oh well best laid plans and all that been driving around today doing town trafic nice and hot did not skip a beat mind you the "goop" (heat sink compound)idea sounds like a goodun will put some on before drivin to stoneleigh i should know better iam an electronics engineer by trade

 

again thanks to every one for the help