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Re:Valve Adjustment 2 Years, 6 Months ago  
One thing to remember is that up to 1/4 throttle you are using the pilot circuit mainly. If you are burning lean with regular gas and the ambient temp is hot, you could get a long and pinging burn.

I would richen up the circuit (PMS) and maybe go to premium. You will lose MPGs, but it should help with pinging.

I read that the higher octane keeps the engine from pinging with the HC pistons.

Another thing...I am going to swap out my lifters soon. I've got noise coming from the cam area when hot (not the heads). It' not bad, but with the other work I'm going to do the $20 for new lifers is worth it when I get her opened up.
 
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