Do you have a Prestolite system?
It'll (usually) have a gold-colored ignition module
and your distributor will have 2 round dealees made on the front
with a vacuum post on one of them.
This system uses a coil with "INTERNAL" resistance
The 1979 and newer use a resistance wire --that system is called "Duraspark"
I have a 1977 CJ-5, I changed my Prestolite (lots of bad issues) over to a
Duraspark, everything has be great ever since.
Yours should have battery voltage at the coil!
Let's look at your backfiring issue.
Can you pin it down as to when--speed--bumps--turning L or R---RPMs?
Can you remove your breather and send some really good pics all
around and over your engine?
Do you know how to look for vacuum leaks?
Are you 100% comfortable under the hood or are you a novice?
I'm here for you!
Keep on posting.
THE MEDIC
Thursday, April 20th, 2023 AT 1:29 PM