Backfire

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by PIE, Jun 22, 2014.

  1. PIE

    PIE

    1600 34 ict,s started hesitating and backfiring on the overrun today, I have tightened the manifold nuts and the carb base down a touch, is there anything else I could do tonight , I am away in it tomorrow and need it right.
     
  2. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    Dirt in idle jet one side ?
     
  3. PIE

    PIE

    Did the above no change
    Checked timing it was slightly out so I advanced it a couple of degrees, I noticed a bit of soot around one of the heat exchanger to exhaust clamps so tightened it, one of these cured it, sad I did not do the above one at a time so I knew what it was.
     
  4. PIE

    PIE

    And back it came when it was hot, changed plug leads and dizzy cap!!! no result yet:mad:
     

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