Compression knocks

Cause   Correction
Air
in the fuel system
Bleed
the fuel system.
   
Poor
quality fuel
Verify
by operating from a temporary tank with good fuel; Clean and flush
the fuel supply tanks.
   
Engine
overloaded
Verify
that engine load rating is not being exceeded.
   
Incorrect
injection pump timing
Check/time
injection pump.
   
Malfunctioning
injectors
Replace
injectors.