Re: True definition of Knock

[Squash <realsquash@yahoo.com>]

I wish I had a MVCOG sensor that doesn't artificially trip like my #$%&@#% knock sensor.

I did find a difference in ESC filter located on the memcal.  But i've only got 2 and it's purely
experimental as to which one to use.

Squash

--- Bruce Plecan <nacelp@bright.net> wrote:
> Totally, self explainatory
> Grumpy
> 
> > "Knocking occurs when a minute portion of the most volatile component of
> > gasoline reaches the cylinder a fraction of a second before the principal
> > fuel charge, which is supposed to arrive at the instant the spark plug
> > fires.  When the more volatile fuel arrives early, the heat and
> compression
> > inside the cylinder cause it to ignite before the main charge, which in
> turn
> > causes the knocking you hear."
> >           --Bruce W. Smith, Auto World Weekly (July 18, 2000)
> 
> 

> 


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