Running problem under load

Posted by todd on Monday, December 15, 2008 at 18:11:42 :

I have had my '62 pwgn for about a month now and have been working the bugs out of it. I have noticed that the truck makes a "chirping" noise that gets louder and more frequent when I have a load on or am pulling a long hill. Sometimes the engine will give some hesitation during this time. I am wondering if it is a spark advance/timing issue? I was told by the former owner that it probably should have a valve adjustment-could this be a contributing factor? My dad has a '53 chevy truck that does something similar but not nearly as bad or loud. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Follow Ups:

• Re: as all have said "Preiginition" or "ping" - Mike Stone 10:34:11 12/16/2008
  • Re: as all have said "Preiginition" or "ping" - todd 18:08:07 12/16/2008
    • Re: as all have said "Preiginition" or "ping" - Mike Stone 19:02:13 12/16/2008
      • Re: as all have said "Preiginition" or "ping" - todd 19:39:17 12/16/2008
        • Re: Todd - Mike Stone 09:31:11 12/17/2008
          • Re: Todd - todd 18:24:25 12/17/2008
• Re: Running problem under load - Keith in Washington 00:01:28 12/16/2008
• Chirp may be exhaust manfold leak, Or ping. . - Chriscase 20:24:43 12/15/2008
• Check your spark plugs... - David 20:09:00 12/15/2008
• Re: Running problem under load - D Sherman 20:03:40 12/15/2008
  • Re: Running problem under load - todd 18:04:01 12/16/2008
    • Re: Running problem under load - D Sherman 19:00:08 12/16/2008
      • Re: Running problem under load - todd 20:21:27 12/16/2008
        • Re: Running problem under load - David Sherman 21:58:34 12/16/2008
          • Re: Running problem under load - todd 18:29:48 12/17/2008
  • Re: Running problem under load - copey 06:08:49 12/16/2008

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