Extreme backfiring

1970 FORD TORINO
7.2L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KAMEHT
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Car listed above is a CJ 429. The car sat 14-16 years . starter 2-3 times but not driven (no load on engine). Take car out for spin and car ran well, then 2 miles out car starts Where to look first?
Jul 30, 2020 at 10:34 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Is it back firing through the carb or the exhaust? Take a look through this link and see if anything helps:

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

Let me know if that helps. Also, make sure the carburetor is tight, there are no vacuum leaks, and the carburetor isn't dumping fuel down the intake due to a stuck float.

Let me know.
Joe
Jul 30, 2020 at 1:05 PM