1987 Chevy Caprice engine runs hot,backfires,knocks

1987 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
81,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RED7341
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We have a chevy 305 that was just rebulit it starts fine when cold and idles ok for a short time. Then as it warms up the engine will struggle to idle and backfire sometimes.

Can you make any suggestions?
Jul 26, 2008 at 3:11 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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running lean, or ignition timing.
Dec 12, 2008 at 11:27 AM
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