backfires through throttle body

1996 CHEVROLET CHEYENNE
200,000 MILES
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DARRYL10
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5.7 liter 350 chevy pickup cranks but wont start backfires through throttle body while cranking it over?
Jan 30, 2012 at 10:33 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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It sounds like the engine has lost timing like the timing chain has jumped. Here is a guide to help you check the timing chain.

Here is a guide and the timing chain diagram below so you can see whats going on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-backfires-while-running

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.

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Jan 30, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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DARRYL10
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Yep the timing chain was gone! I replaced it but the engine had bent valves so I junked it, thanks for your help though.
Jan 30, 2012 at 10:46 AM
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Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.

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Jan 30, 2012 at 10:48 AM
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