engine very hot

[gwyndav310]

is it natural for my engine to be very hot i know my timing is out, cheers

[David53]

Yes, they get hot in normal use, especially on the manifold side..

[bmcecosse]

How do you know the timing is out?? Check the vacuum advance is working properly - and if it is - then just keep advancing the ignition till you hear a little pinking as you accelerate in top gear. At that point - retard it slightly , so it's 'not quite' pinking. Running with retarded ignition will cause the engine to be very hot - not good !

[gwyndav310]

i will try that ,could it be a fault with the carb ? the exhaust is turning red with the heat

[bmcecosse]

No - it is likely to be the timing, unless the exhaust valve gaps are closed up and/or an exhaust seat or valve is burned?

[gwyndav310]

thanks for all your advice