1987 Chevy Truck Exhaust "pops" and I smell fuel

1987 CHEVROLET TRUCK
150,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BMOLTER
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I had a rebuilt 350 installed in my 1987 Chevy R10 a year ago. I have driven it sparingly since, and a month ago, I began noticing a "popping" sound coming from the exhaust. There also seems to be a strong fuel smell coming from the exhaust tips. However, when I accelerate i don't notice the problem as bad, and it hasn't diminished my horsepower greatly. New fuel filter? Time for a tune-up? or something more serious?
Aug 31, 2009 at 4:19 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the engine compression if okay give it a major tune-up and check igniiton timing. Fuel smell could be running rich
Aug 31, 2009 at 4:27 PM
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