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Old 02-12-2019, 01:26 PM   #14
jeffahart
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Re: Enging started ticking after a backfire

A lot of us old guys are good at detecting exhaust leaks... we keep em plugged. If you are not good at it you can do this.

Plug the exhaust tips with the caps from aerosol cans (tape with duct/gorilla tape). Leave a slight bit of bleed off. Get a spray bottle of soapy water. Start the motor. Spray around the exhaust manifolds and the flanges. You will immediately see the exhaust leaks.

My guess is if you just tighten the bolts on the exhaust manifolds and flanges you will probably stop any leaks. If not, spray.


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