So I figured I would check my ignition timing on my 89 daytona 2.5l with a t3 garrett. While loosening the 1/2 in bolt I accidentally tapped the distributor more advanced, I moved it back and unplugged the cts, already running and at temp. 3-4 seconds later it started to die and a nasty knock... from what I believe I saw was 14* advanced.. I turned it back slightly and still would knock and die when I unplugged the cts, it was set to 8* and still would knock and die. It's not a ping, its a knock.
I looked on the forum and saw someone with the a no idle while cts unplugged issue and it was solved by fuel pressure, I'm not sure if my vac lines had a small leak but I made sure every one was fitted nicely and thrn it stsrted idling with the cts unplugged.
I got excited and was thinking GREAT!! Hopefully it was a ping and a vac leak.. so I got it set to 12* and everything ready to go and as soon as I start off in first, right after 1300rpm, knock knock knock knock.... under load it knocks.. barely any if I rev slightly in nuetral. I'm running 91 like I have for months.. I'm gonna grab my stethascope tommorow and go more in depth.. any suggestions?