Re: Backfiring

Posted by Larry Jenkins on July 19, 1997 at 18:50:03

In Reply to: Backfiring
posted by BobMoore on July 19, 1997 at 15:08:49

: My 29 Roadster PU backfires each time I shift through the gears.It is quite and muffled, but a backfire never the less.I would appreciate some help with resolving the problem.What causes backfiring and how do I eliminate the problem?Does the brand of gasoline have anything to do with it?I appreciate any information and suggestions.Thanks
: Bob Moore

Make sure your timing is correct, then remember that the firing order is 1 2 4 3.My 30 Coupe backfired like crazy after I installed a modern distributor body and had it wired 1 2 3 4.Also, check to see that your point gap is .018 to .022, and that you have a good condensor.If you had bad gas, it probably wouldn't start at all.

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