What makes a 89 Bronco with 5.0 pop and backfire when accelerating hard?

Tiny
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Bronco backfires when accelerating hard and seems hesitant
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 AT 8:54 PM

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Tiny
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Timing is the first thing to come to mind. If it is retarded, it will do this. Also, check the distributor as the shaft bushing could be worn moving the timing all over the place.

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Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 AT 8:57 PM

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