New Distributor Spark Knock?

Tiny
FGR8FRK
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  • 1993 CHEVROLET TRUCK
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 230,000 MILES
Found the top shaft bushing wore out so I replaced the distributor with one I purchased on Amazon sold by A-Premium.
Also upgraded to 10mm wires and iridium plugs. Set timing as recommended and now it has a spark knock, backed timing up which helped but still has the spark knock. No check engine lights or codes. Can a faulty distributor cause this?
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 AT 1:49 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The actual ignition timing can't be adjusted. It is preset at the factory. However, if you are getting a ping, it could be related to what is called a crossfire issue. In this case, the camshaft retard offset needs adjusted. Basically, it is the same way you likely already have done it.

You will need a live data scan tool to do it. If you look below, I attached the directions. Let me know if you have already done it this way.

Take care,

Joe

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Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 AT 6:57 PM
Tiny
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This is the distributor for this truck, your pic is different.
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Friday, October 4th, 2024 AT 6:20 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

I am so sorry, I sent information for a 97. Totally my fault,

Timing should be set at 0°TDC with the advance wire disconnected (tan wire with black tracer). Was that disconnected prior to setting the timing?

I attached the directions below.

Let me know,

Joe

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Saturday, October 5th, 2024 AT 7:57 PM

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