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Tuesday 12 December, 2017 Serving Ballan and district since 1872 Phone 5368 1966 Vol 11 No 49
Fiskville Flagged
Gentlemen, start your engines! - (L-R) Stuart Hocking and Steve Grinstead with their cars showing support for a motoring complex/hub at the defunct CFA training college at Fiskville.
Photo Helen Tatchell
By Kate Taylor Stuart Hocking, a member of the Ballarat Light Car Club, The clean-up has commenced and is due to be completed
said Fiskville would be a perfect site as it is readily accessible by 2020.
Theres new drive behind the quest to have a motorsport from Melbourne, Ballarat, and Geelong. Now that the clean-up has started, I think if Fiskville gets
complex built at the now-abandoned Fiskville CFA training I remembered reading and hearing about the closure of the a future use in place it would help the site shrug off its toxic
academy. Fiskville site and, having driven past Ballan on a daily basis tag. Then it can get back to being a place that the greater com-
Members of the Ballarat Light Car Club met with Moorabool for work, had often thought Ballan would be an ideal location munity can thrive off once again, as it deservedly should
Mayor Paul Tatchell last week at the site, to discuss the push that would service many surrounding towns, Mr Hocking considering the infrastructure that remains.
for the complex to be located there. told the Moorabool News. Mr Hocking said the list could also include, along with mo-
The campaign continues this week, with further on-site So I created the Facebook group called #Make Fiskville @ tor racing, car, bus and truck driver education programs,
discussions set to take place early in the week, and a future Ballan Victorias new motorsport circuit, to gauge interest. go-karts, BMX, mountain bikes, and motorbikes, with the
march on parliament already being floated as an idea if Interest is large and continues to grow but some members feasibility study noting that the facility would bring about
required. have already raised concerns about the toxicity of Fiskville. $300 million per year into the local economy.
The City of Ballarat got things moving back in 2011 by flag- In joining the push for the Fiskville site, Mr Hocking con- Having competed at a few different motorsport venues
ging its interest in building a multi-discipline motorsport tacted fellow advocate, Moorabool Mayor Cr. Paul Tatchell. over the years Ive seen the huge demand for circuits such
complex in the Western region, progressing to a feasibility I had found out that Cr. Tatchell had raised a similar idea as Winton and Sandown with these places booked out on a
study which, late last year, short-listed Fiskville as one of the for the use of the site a while back, after its initial closure. It daily basis for a variety of purposes. With the potential clo-
sites that should be considered for the project. would have been around the time where there was still some sure of Sandown in the near future due to urban sprawl, I
The Ballarat Light Car Club is on a month-by-month lease at uncertainty as to the clean-up process, cost and timeframe. believe it is time to act on making sure theres a facility to
its current site at Ballarat West, and is at least one of the areas So it was a waiting game, I guess, to see what would take fill the void and also provide the place in our area that locals
car clubs looking for a new home place and when. have been longing for.
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Property
clean-ups
continue
By Kate Taylor
The hall is alive with the Council has issued 360 fire prevention notices this 2017/18
season, with approximately 120 cleared by the due date so
far.
sounds of music
We have provided extensions with new fire prevention
notices issued to those property owners who requested one
for agricultural purposes or awaiting contractors, explained
Mayor Paul Tatchell.
By Jessica Howard the Cymbala nine to 16 small bells of special Christmas music to herald Council has currently issued 25 infringements and sent a
suspended on a cross bar. in the Christmas season, Mr Wilkins list of the 25 properties to contractors at the end of last week.
Tis the season for the Moorabool Light Moorabool Light Orchestra director, said. Council sends out Debtor accounts for all of these works
Orchestra to perform its annual festive Barry Wilkins said the handbells will The Orchestra re-groups for once completed to recover costs.
concert. bring a unique musical experience to approximately four to six weeks before Further infringement notices are also set to be sent, and
Sounds of the Season will this year the local audience. its major concerts, with rehearsals held followed up with contractors.
feature the talented nine-member The annual performance will be on Tuesday evenings at Bacchus Marsh The 2nd round inspections are continuing as Fire Prevention
Geelong Handbell Choir, directed by conducted and directed by Mr Wilkins Grammar School. Notice Compliance dates become due.
Gwyn Gillard. and lead by Robert Wrzaszcz, with
Sounds of the Season will be held Inspections will continue throughout the fire season and
Active since 1991, the Geelong Frank Clark from radio 3BA Ballarat as
from 2pm on Sunday December 17 at properties need to be maintained during this period.
Handbell Choir will perform with a compere.
the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall. Tips for preparing your home and property include: making
team of ringers on a 3-octave set of The Orchestra, comprising of more
Whitechapel handbells. than 40 members, will also be joined Admission is just $25, with tickets sure the mower, brush cutter, garden tools, pumps and hoses
A handbell set is the name given to by Ballarat soprano Carolyn Bennett, available at the door from 1pm or pre- are all serviced and ready when you need them; cleaning
the musical instrument developed in who has spent the last 15 years teaching sales from Bacchus Marsh Florist and gutters, cutting grass and pruning shrubs, and slashing fire
England in the Middle Ages from the voice. Nursery. breaks around paddocks.
earlier Organica Tintinnabula little The Moorabool Light Orchestra will For more information, visit www. The CFA has a lot of useful information on fire preparedness
bells of different tonal pitches; and present a pleasant Sunday afternoon Moorabool-Light-Orchestra.com. if property owners need further advice.
Moorabool Shire Council: PO Box 18, Ballan VIC 3342 Telephone: 03 5366 7100 Facsimile: 03 5368 1757 CEO: Rob Croxford
Email: info@moorabool.vic.gov.au Web: www.moorabool.vic.gov.au Facebook: Moorabool Shire Council Twitter: @mooraboolshire
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Live Music: (Most Sundays) new events. One event every month.
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129 Main Street, Show 11am 12noon Please utilise our Courtesy Bus, better
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Rex Jose with Operations Officer Chris Bigham. Leonie Ireland with Operations Officer Chris Bigham.
Photos Chris Thom
10 Year Medal
Samantha Searle with Operations Officer Chris Janelle Meddick (absent) Kaine Myers with Operations Officer Chris Bigham.
Bigham. Brigade Auxilliary Member since 2004
Jason Morffew (absent)
Joined as a brigade member in 2007 and completed minimum skills in 2008.
He has held the role of: Junior Leader 2009-2014, Comms Officer (2010-2013),
15 Year Medal
Benjamin Hatfield
Ben joined the Brigade in 1999 and completed minimum skills in 2005. Ben has
held the roles of: 4th Lt (2004-2008), 2nd Lt (2016-2018), Brigade Training Officer
(2016-present), VFBV Delegate (2016-2018).
Pauline Lawless (absent)
Brigade Auxilliary Member since 2001.
Phillip Winter
Phillip joined the Brigade as a junior in 1995 until 1998. He later returned in 2001 Glenn Cameron with ESC Craig Lapsley.
Tegan Searle with Operations Officer Chris Bigham.
as a Brigade member and completed his minimum skills in 2001.
20 Year Medal
Justin Cameron
Justin joined the Ballan as a Junior in 1995. He completed his Junior membership
in January 1999 and became Brigade member in February 1999. Justin became
firefighter in 2010. He has held the roles of: 4th Lieutenant (2010-2012), (2016-present),
VFBV Delegate (2012-2014), Communications Officer (2013-2016), Justin currently
holds the role of Brigade Community Safety Officer (2016-present).
Leonie Ireland
Leonie joined the Brigade in 1997 as a junior. Moved to seniors in 2003. Completed
her minimum skills in 2005. Leonie is currently a Firefighter and Brigade
Auxilliary member.
Billy Smith Noel Conroy with ESC Craig Lapsley.
Ben Hatfield with Operations Officer Chris Bigham.
Billy joined as a junior in 1997 and since becoming operational in 2000 has been a
very active member of the Brigade. Roles that he has held have included: Comms
Officer (2006-2008), 2nd Lt (2008 2012), Brigade Training Officer (2008-2012),
VFBV Delegate (2008 2012) (2014), 1st Lt (2012 2018), Group Delegate (2012
present), 3rd DGO (2014-present), 3rd Lt (2014), Group Training Officer (2014).
25 Year Medal
Kaine Myers
Kaine has been an active member since 1991 and has held the role of Captain of
the Brigade since 2012. Other roles include: Comms Officer (2000-2004), Brigade
Training (2004-2006), 2nd Lt (2004-2008), 1st Lt (2008-2012), Group delegate (2008),
Junior Leader (2010), VFBV Delegate (2010 2014).
Phil Winter with Operations Officer Chris Bigham. CFA Life Member Captains Award Ballan FB Capt. Kaine Myers
and Matthew Gorman.
Glenn (Butch) Cameron 45 Year CFA Life Member
Joined Ballan Fire Brigade in 1971. Active Firefighter since 1975, First Lt (1998
2000), Captain (2000-2004), Brigade Member (2008 present), Firefighter (2008
Present), (Fiskville employee from 1981).
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Twilight Market
Ballan Anglers Inc
Meeting second Wednesday every month. Hudsons Hotel, Ballan Uniting Church (St. Pauls)
7.30pm. More anglers and families needed and welcome Services 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 11.15am. 4th Sunday
0400 003 936. 9.30am Reflective Worship.
Friday 15 December
5.00pm 8.30pm
Jumping Castle and Games for the Kids Tuesday 21 February, 2017
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UNIQUE 2BR UNIT IN HEART OF TOWN WONDERFUL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY TOP QUALITY FAMILY HOME YOUR UPMARKET NEW HOME
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Notice is hereby given that it is 1st X1: Ballan 4/8 v Darley 10/146 of reaching the target. Best batsman were Jack McGregor
Bowling - M Snaith 16-6-4/32, D Gardner 11-4-3/26, B making 39 and Sam Dehnert 27 not out.
the intention of the Department Loughnane 5.2-1-1/9 Under 14: Ballan 10/50 lost Golden Point
Ballan lost the toss and were made to bowl first. Ballans Batting - M Golding 5, T Parente 4,
of Environment, Land, Water and bowlers put in a great effort to have Darley all out for 146. Bowling - C Gates 4-1-2/9, J Jarvis 2-0-1/14
Planning to grant a licence under Captain Michael Snaith and David Gardiner led the way Ballan lost the toss and bowled first, our bowlers struggled at
taking 7 wickets between them. Unfortunately, when Ballan times during the innings. Best bowler was Cody Gates taking
Section 138 of the Land Act 1958 to batted they lost quick wickets to be 4 wickets down for 8 2 wickets. Our batsman struggled against some good bowling
AM Bailey over Government Road runs, Ballan continues the batting next week looking for a with Matt Golding being our best. The team welcomed back
better result from their batsmen. Tom Cox after a 6 week break due to a shoulder injury.
West of Lots 1 and 2 on LP130314, Ballan 2nd X1: Ballan 8/295 def Buninyong 7/183 Under 13: Ballan 8/40 lost Golden Point 3/92
Batting - T Trickey 121, S Newton 74 no, G Easterbrook 23
Parish of Bungal for the purposes of Bowling - R Lindsey 8-2-4/25, J Costello 8-2-2/33, S Newton
Batting - J Black 7, E Muir 5
Bowling - M Conroy 2-0-1/11, L Smits 3-0-1/13, D Smits
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Ballan won the toss and batted first, putting on a very
comments can be lodged with the impressive score of 295 from 40 overs. Tyler Trickey led the
Ballan lost the toss and bowled first, wicket takers were
Mackenzie Conroy, Lucas Smits and Darcy Smits. Mackenzie
Property Officer, Jennifer Bromley on way making 121 and was well supported by Shane Newton
Conroy had a good evening in the field taking 2 catches as
74 not out. When Ballan took the field they bowled tight
(03) 5336 6812 within 14 days. restricting Buninyong to 183 for their 40 overs. Best bowlers
well. When Ballan batted our batters struggled against some
were Rob Lindsey taking 4 wickets and John Costello taking good bowling with James Black and Elijah Muir being our
Ref 0512-0010:#120152 2 wickets. best batsmen.
Under 16: Ballan 4/94 lost East Ballarat Gold 4/103 Under 12: Ballan 7/43 lost St Anthonys 2/59
Batting - J McGregor 39, S Dehnert 27 no, J Crowe 13, A Batting - A McIlwaine 11 no, E Davenport 2 no, C Durante 1,
PUBLIC NOTICE McCarthy 10no E Boland 1, C Boland 1
Bowling - J Stone 5-0-2/21, J McGregor 5-1-1/17, N Spratling Bowling - C Durante 2-0-2/5, A McIlwaine 2-2-0/0, E Boland
2-0-1/8 2-0-0/5, B Davenport 2-0-0/6, A Connor 2-0-0/6
Ballan won the toss and bowled first, our bowlers bowled A brilliant bowling effort by all the team lead by Conor
well keeping East Ballarat to 103. Best bowling was Jeda Durante with 2 wickets. The team worked well in the field
Stone taking 2 wickets and was well supported by our newest for the entire innings, maintaining concentration levels and
player Nick Spratling taking 2 wickets. Ballans batting encouraging each other from the first ball to the last.
got off to a slow start which put on additional pressure on Coaches Award - Conor Durante
batsman towards the end of the innings and we fell just short Captains Award - Jock Mauriks.
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related issue. A newly arrived neighbour or
coworker may share some of your interests. If travelling,
prepare for possible detours.
LEOJuly 23-August 22
Stars & Puzzles No news is not necessarily good news. Seek out answers
to puzzles that remain unsolved and chase up outstand-
ing debts. A last minute cancellation may prove a bless-
ing in disguise.
VIRGOAugust 23-September 22
Notices coming your way require immediate clarifica-
tion before you misinterpret any message. This is a good
QUICK PUZZLE
week for getting close to those who really matter in your
life. A relative offers needed encouragement.
LIBRASeptember 23-October 22
Your creative energies are in full swing this week. Indeed,
energy is the operative word in a week that finds your
workmates trying hard to match your pace.
SCORPIOOctober 23-November 21
ARIESMarch 21-April 20 Indications call for a week that involves new friendships,
Your idealistic streak surfaces as you go out of your way new ideas and possibly new opportunities for earning
to help those not as fortunate as yourself. Brainstorming extra cash. In the household situation, the best approach
sessions bring bright ideas. is to sort priorities.
TAURUSApril 21-May 22 SAGITTARIUSNovember 22-December 22
Long overdue letters, emails or calls arrive during this This is a week highlighting joint ventures, with two heads
week. Financial discussions may include contradictory proving better than one. Keeping informed of current hap-
advice. Dont avoid asking questions. Your relationship
penings can have benefical results.
is on a steadier course.
CAPRICORNDecember 23-January 20
GEMINIMay 23-June 21
Travel options expand. The dilemma lies in you making
This is a favourable week for starting a new project - the most effective choice. Career moves require further
possibly one shared with a dedicated friend. Your empathy consideration and discussion with a reliable and objec-
level is high. You prove a fine listener for a tale of woe
tive confidant.
or two.
CANCERJune 22-July 22 AQUARIUSJanuary 21-February 19
This is a good week for reconsidering opinions regarding Intellectual pursuits dominate much of the week. New
NO. 9025 a family related issue. A newly arrived neighbour or
coworker may share some of your interests. If travelling,
fields of study, philosophical discussions and cultural
events are all highlighted. Verifying plans of all kinds is
ACROSS DOWN prepare for possible detours. critical.
7. Myopic (5-7) 1. Name (8) LEOJuly 23-August 22 PISCESFebruary 20-March 20
8. Buccaneer (6) 2. Song (4) You are at the hub of activity, but take breaks for enjoy-
9. Soldier (6) 3. Perfume (7) No news is not necessarily good news. Seek out answers
to puzzles that remain unsolved and chase up outstand- ing such solo pleasures as reading or listening to your
10. Draw (7) 4. Nimble (5) ing debts. A last minute cancellation may prove a bless- favourite music. Romance may be on the upswing this
12. Deadly (5) 5. Benchmark (8) ing in disguise. week.
15. Bird (5) 6. Lazy (4)
16. Learned (7) 11. Upbraid (8) VIRGOAugust 23-September 22 BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
18. Niche (6) 13. Symbol (8) Notices coming your way require immediate clarifica- Sharing the limelight is often difficult for you, yet the
20. Again (6) 14. Poison (7) tion before you misinterpret any message. This is a good coming months often see you in a co-starring role. Your
22. Musician (12) 17. Core (5) week for getting close to those who really matter in your spirit of adventure responds to the travel prospects
19. Rest (4) life. A relative offers needed encouragement. highlighted.
21. Coin (4) LIBRASeptember 23-October 22
CRYPTIC PUZZLE Your creative energies are in full swing this week. Indeed,
SUDOKU
energy is the operative word in a week that finds your
ACROSS workmates trying hard to match your pace.
7. Is he on evil bent? (4,8). 8. Turning, stands right in the
SCORPIOOctober 23-November 21
way (6). 9. The fool with the straw in his mouth? (6). 10.
Getting a little band in for the celebration (7). 12. Having Indications call for a week that involves new friendships,
wandered, is he on return crazy? (5). 15. Puts an end to NUMBER GAME
new ideas and possibly new opportunities for earning
extra cash. In the household situation, the best approach
the visits (5). 16. Come up from the surging waters be-
is to sort priorities.
side one (7). 18. Roar out in court Its a come-on! (6). ANSWER BELOW
20. Would it worry you to see it in a pram? (6). 22. Say SAGITTARIUSNovember 22-December 22
more as you help to solve the puzzle (3,1,3,5).
This is a week highlighting joint ventures, with two heads
DOWN proving better than one. Keeping informed of current hap-
1. Note the idiosyncrasy (8). 2. You three, rightaway! penings can have benefical results.
(4). 3. Gee! hes proved Im not an only child! (7). 4. CAPRICORNDecember 23-January 20
Wrong - thats not a catch (5). 5. Give up working and Travel options expand. The dilemma lies in you making
become a thief (5,3). 6. Unhappy with the shade (4). 11. the most effective choice. Career moves require further
Mean, now, to take one out marching (2,6). 13. Praise consideration and discussion with a reliable and objec-
for the one that caught a cold swimming (8). 14. Wrin- tive confidant.
kles the skin, giving it lines (7). 17. Beig formal is difficult
AQUARIUSJanuary 21-February 19
(5). 19. Man a barrier (4). 21. Needed to endorse (4).
Intellectual pursuits dominate much of the week. New
fields of study, philosophical discussions and cultural
events are all highlighted. Verifying plans of all kinds is
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9024 critical.
Fur-rows. 17, Stiff. 19, A-dam. 21, To-OK.
Knock off. 6, Blue. 11, On par-AD-e. 13, Ac-colad-e. 14,
Down - 1, Crotchet. 2, Th(R)ee. 3, Brother. 4, A-miss. 5, PISCESFebruary 20-March 20
18, QUICK SOLUTIONS
C-arro-t. 20, Rattle. 22, Add a few words. You are at the hub of activity, but take breaks for enjoy-
Across - 6, Corroborate. 7, Main. 8, Inundate. 9, Spring.
10, W-hoop-ee. 12, No-mad. 15, Stops. 16, Surf-ace. ing such solo pleasures as reading or listening to your
10, Depart. 12, Brahms. 15, Parrot. 17, Applause. 19,
Across - 7, Arch criminal. 8, S-tr-eet (rev.). 9, Sucker. favourite music. Romance may be on the upswing this
Emit. 20, Assassinate.
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS week.
Down - 1, Brandish. 2, Boring. 3, Rotund. 4, Hard. 5,
BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
Heart. 19, Lean. 21, Cent.
Better. 6, Cramp. 11, Parmesan. 13, Repeal. 14, Squash.
Sharing the limelight is often difficult for you, yet the
ard. 6, Idle. 11, Reproach. 13, Asterisk. 14, Arsenic. 17,
15, Precis. 16, Olive. 18, Lash.
Down - 1, Christen. 2, Aria. 3, Essence. 4, Agile. 5, Stand-
coming months often see you in a co-starring role. Your
spirit of adventure responds to the travel prospects
Encore. 22, Accordionist.
CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS
tract. 12, Fatal. 15, Snipe. 16, Erudite. 18, Alcove. 20,
highlighted.
Across - 6, Double-cross. 7, Well. 8, Sheathed (anag.).
Across - 7, Short-sighted. 8, Pirate. 9, Lancer. 10, At-
9, Imp-end. 10, Mis-us-e. 12, Wavers. 15, Bridle. 17,
QUICK SOLUTIONS
De-rang-ed. 19, Dear. 20, See straight.
SOLUTIONS - CROSSWORD NO. 9025
Down - 1, Bulls-eye. 2, C-los-eD (rev.). 3, Scream. 4,
Post. 5, Assess. 6, D-RE-am. 11, Sh-in-digs. 13, A-verse.
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FUEL the difference
between 91, 95 & 98 Octane
By John Orchard Now you ask what about if I am putting a higher
octane fuel in my engine and it doesnt need it?
Many times I am asked; Whats the difference This is a much safer (for your car) alternative than
between the various fuels available at the petrol the above scenario but you will be losing a little bit
bowser; hmmm, Ill try and break it down into a of power from your engine (yes, losing power), plus
less technical explanation, much to the chagrin of it will be hitting the wallet harder.
those that have a deep understanding.
For those with minimal mechanical knowledge,
Firstly, Ill discuss the basic difference from one
fuel to another; then Ill touch on how each can have you can tune-out for this paragraph while I get
a different effect on your car. a little technical. If you run a higher octane fuel
The fuels that you see at petrol stations (aside from in an engine tuned for a lower octane, due to the
diesel) are 91, 95 & 98; this numbering (in part) is slower burn speed, youll find that the piston has
a measuring scale used to describe the way the started its downward stroke before all the fuel
petrol burns once it is set alight by the sparkplugs has burnt and expanded, hence losing some of
in your engine. This scale uses the descriptive the power producing force pushing down on the
term octane, eg; 95 octane. The higher the octane piston. Sometimes in older cars you can advance
number, the more stable the fuel is; stable in that it the ignition timing to start the burn earlier but
burns in a more controlled manner; well as stable this is not so easy on many new cars and bikes
as things can be being squashed into an engine, and as the ignition timing is pre-set and controlled
ignited, up to 6000 times a minute. electronically.
A lower octane, say 91 octane, burns with more of So, if you run too low an octane rated fuel for your
an explosion, rather than the 98s more controlled
car, you may hear the pinging noise, if you do hear
burning. Because the lower octane burns in more
of an explosive way, it also burns faster. The it, you must move to the next higher octane to see
octane rated at 95 will obviously sit between the if it stops it. If you try the lower octane and you
two (91 & 98) in its burn rate. Many ethanol added cannot hear any unwanted sounds, just to be sure,
fuels available are usually 95 octane; regardless run it by your local mechanic, their trained ears
of whether the fuel has ethanol or not, the speed may detect the damaging noise that you may have
of burn is the same; it is the octane number that missed. Also, they can advise if your particular
dictates it. engine is able to self-adjust to eliminate pinging
Now onto how a different octane affects your car, (but at the same time reducing power).
a modern car might generally require a 98 octane If youd like to try an experiment to see if you can
fuel, because the engine may have been designed to get away with using a cheaper (read: lower octane)
make more power and/or create less pollution. But
fuel, run the fuel tank level almost to empty, put in
not all new cars require a high octane fuel. Usually
if the octane level is too low for your vehicle, you half a tank of the 91 octane, if it pings, top up as soon
may hear a noise that your mechanic will call as you can with the 98 octane (dont worry the two
pinging, the sound of pinging can be described as will mix ok and itll save your engine) at least you
a dozen centimetre diameter stones being shaken now know whether you are able to use the cheaper
up & down in a glass jar, heard during hard throttle fuel or not. Your mechanic can tell you whether you
acceleration (youll have to turn the radio off to have a model vehicle that can be tuned to be able to
hear it). Pinging is an unwanted condition; it is the run a lower octane.
fuel igniting either too early, or in an uncontrolled I hope I have been able to help clear up the matter
manner. for some of you, if its still too hard to follow,
If the low octane fuel is burning too quick or in an hopefully your local mechanic can guide you
uncontrolled manner in your engine, and you hear through it if you have to know more.
the pinging noise, parts in your engine (pistons &
bearings for those that know) are being subdued - Johnny O
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