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Last Updated: Jun 1st, 2009 - 09:34:53 |
Reader Question Hi Austin,
I have a 68 GTO with a 1970 Pontiac 400 engine. I installed a new manifold on Holly 770 carburetor this winter. I have noticed that when driving at higher speeds >50mph and take my foot off the accelerator the car will backfire through the exhaust.
I have read that it could be a multiply of causes and that timing could be one of them. What is your opinion on what it could be and the checks I can do to nail down the problem.
regards,
Tim
Howdy there Tim,
Timing could be a culprit here, but must likely it is due to the carburetor running RICH. I would make some carb adjustments and try and lean out the mixture to see if that helps.
Backfire back through the carburetor is usually due to a firing order or timing problem, or head/valve problems. Backfire out the exhaust is usually due to a rich fuel mixture allowing too much unburned fuel into the exhaust system.
Blessings,
Austin Davis
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