just some advice wanted. When Im driving my 74' kombi it runs fine but if im coming to a stop or down a hill and i take my foot off the accelerator it backfires once or twice. Could it be running to lean or is there anything else I can check for
Type 4 backfires on deceleration
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KYLERUB
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Type 4 backfires on deceleration
Hi all
just some advice wanted. When Im driving my 74' kombi it runs fine but if im coming to a stop or down a hill and i take my foot off the accelerator it backfires once or twice. Could it be running to lean or is there anything else I can check for
just some advice wanted. When Im driving my 74' kombi it runs fine but if im coming to a stop or down a hill and i take my foot off the accelerator it backfires once or twice. Could it be running to lean or is there anything else I can check for
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Re: Type 4 backfires on deceleration
1. Timing
2. Leaking exhaust manifold
3. Leaking balance tube between carbs
2. Leaking exhaust manifold
3. Leaking balance tube between carbs
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KYLERUB
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Re: Type 4 backfires on deceleration
Thanks Pine
Looks like there was a leak on the exhaust manifold. getting it sorted today.
Looks like there was a leak on the exhaust manifold. getting it sorted today.