Back fires and stalls out

1984 FORD MUSTANG
56,666 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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EVE ALAXANIAN
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Just bought this car all original, Changed out the fan, water hose, belt, Have a new master brake cylinder going in. No parts where ever replaced, Took off all the original parts i replaced.Flush the radiator .

My question is, It back fires and dies out but starts right back up and runs fine except for this problem. It does not do it all the time. But once it did it to me. I am scared to drive the car.

Thanks in advance if you can give me some idea on what may be causing this.
My friend who is working on this car is a retired mechanic of over thirty years.
Sep 21, 2016 at 5:55 AM
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HMAC300
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if it backfires and you tell him he should know what to do. check plugs and wires, distributor cap etc.
Sep 21, 2016 at 7:04 AM
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EVE ALAXANIAN
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Just had to order the distributor will be picking it up today. Wires next to check. TY
Sep 24, 2016 at 7:47 AM
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Hi Eve,

Here is an article and video on what to look for when your car backfires.

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

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken

Sep 25, 2016 at 8:04 PM