Souds like a vacuum leak, either around the intake or throttle body.
Make sure all hoses are routed right.

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[quote="demearsjr"]Souds like a vacuum leak, either around the intake or throttle body.
Make sure all hoses are routed right.[/quote]

Ok. I have replaced the gaskets around the throttle body and double checked the placement of the hoses. All seem good. I started it last night with some success but when I let it stand for a few minutes and came back to start it again the backfiring returned. Any thoughts?

Response from lilblutruk
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Do you have a reading on the oil pressure.
If it's reading high check the pcv hose first to see if it's clogged.

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The PCV valve and hose are all ok. I read in the manual that the distributor must not even be off by one gear and I suspect it is. Would this cause this type of backfiring due to crankshaft or camshaft positions sensors?

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That could cause it.

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Ok! Here is what solved the problem. The book calls for the alignment of the indent on the bottom of the distributor gear to be in alignment with the arrow and a 6 that is cast into the casing. This does not exist but it does have a 23 over a large X so I gambled and aligned up these marks. The book also shows that the number one spark plug must face toward the front of the vehicle which is what I did. Woo Hoo!!! It started great and runs perfect.

Thanks for the help. I know now that to be exact is most important.

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