1977 Dodge Truck Backfiring

1977 DODGE TRUCK
30,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • MANUAL
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ROBERT DAILEY
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Recently bought a '77 Warlock 4X4, 400, 4 speed from a friend who had the eng overhauled 30 thou ago. He loaned it to a employee who brought it back missing and backfiring through the carb. Now when I try to start it it just spits flame up through the carb. He claims he had the elec checked and thats not the problem..Any Help? Thanx
Dec 15, 2008 at 2:21 AM
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JAMES W.
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If the ignition timing was "extremely" off it could be firing on the intake stroke. By extreme, I mean 180 degrees. You could check this with a timing light. Next, check the inside of the distributor cap for carbon tracking. Let us know what you find.
Dec 15, 2008 at 6:28 AM
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