Thread: Back Fire
View Single Post
Old 11-24-2018, 12:24 PM   #2
68gmsee
Active Member
 
68gmsee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area.
Posts: 7,947
Re: Back Fire

Backfires through the exhaust or carb?

Since it's only been a little over a month since it was parked and if truck was run frequently prior to the hurricane, I doubt the gas is the problem. There's several things that can cause backfiring so start with the basics.

First, use a timing light and set the timing to specs then start trouble shooting from there. Check for vacuum leaks, bad ignition parts like wiring and spark plugs. If you have HEI check distributor cap and rotor and make sure the ground strap under the coil is not rusted. Moisture can do that if it's been very wet where the truck sat and it's easy to check it.
__________________
68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s
69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab
06 Trailblazer
I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...
68gmsee is offline   Reply With Quote