Adding a knock sensor to carbureted engine to retard timing control detonation
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Adding a knock sensor to carbureted engine to retard timing control detonation
Last edited by MaxCubes; 04-24-2021 at 02:24 AM. Reason: Updated diagram
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Re: Adding a knock sensor to carbureted engine to retard timing control detonation
Want protection against knock, ping and detonation? This is the cheapest, easiest way to do it. Get a GM ESC controller and a knock sensor (with 100k olms resistance). Wire it as shown in the wiring diagram. This system does NOT control timing.... the vacuum and mechanical advances in the distributor do this. The ESC controller only adjusts timing if knock is detected. This system can be used on ANY engine that has a distributor and a magnetic pickup coil. It can be used on any four, six or eight cylinder engine. The module and/or coil can be externally located if need be. I would highly recommend adding a knock sensor to any engine that is high compression, supercharged or turbocharged.
Last edited by MaxCubes; 04-24-2021 at 01:52 AM. Reason: Updated diagram
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Cool idea. Reminds me of the cheap boost retard with the 5-pin.
https://www.instructables.com/Dirt-c...harged-engine/
https://www.instructables.com/Dirt-c...harged-engine/
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Cool idea. Reminds me of the cheap boost retard with the 5-pin.
https://www.instructables.com/Dirt-c...harged-engine/
https://www.instructables.com/Dirt-c...harged-engine/
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Re: Adding a knock sensor to carbureted engine to retard timing control detonation
Question on knock sensors. Trouble shooting guide for code 43 (I believe) knock, says sensor should read about 3900 ohms? You mentioned 100k ohms and I have 4 knock sensors that all read in that range, 90 - 100k. So I assume the T/S guide is wrong. Are there knock sensors that are different or more desirable than others? Different in their ohm value I suppose. Different maybe for the size of the engine? 305 v 350?
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Re: Adding a knock sensor to carbureted engine to retard timing control detonation
Question on knock sensors. Trouble shooting guide for code 43 (I believe) knock, says sensor should read about 3900 ohms? You mentioned 100k ohms and I have 4 knock sensors that all read in that range, 90 - 100k. So I assume the T/S guide is wrong. Are there knock sensors that are different or more desirable than others? Different in their ohm value I suppose. Different maybe for the size of the engine? 305 v 350?
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Re: Adding a knock sensor to carbureted engine to retard timing control detonation
Thanks! Now I have to retrieve my T/S manuals from the dumpster.
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Re: Adding a knock sensor to carbureted engine to retard timing control detonation
Not anything new...
But an Excellent Write-Up and Thread!
Nice Job!!!
But an Excellent Write-Up and Thread!
Nice Job!!!
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Re: Adding a knock sensor to carbureted engine to retard timing control detonation
Looking for a part Number for 3.9K ohm Knock Sensor. I have a 1989 Firebird Formula 350. I have ordered 3 already and all of them measured 100K Ohm. I test installed a 3.9K ohm resister in place of the Knock sensor and it worked perfect, no Check Engine light. Will not having the knock sensor plugged in make timing retard? Thanks
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Cool idea. Reminds me of the cheap boost retard with the 5-pin.
https://www.instructables.com/Dirt-c...harged-engine/
https://www.instructables.com/Dirt-c...harged-engine/
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