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1969 Chevrolet Impala Repair Question


Topics covered: Backfire, Engine, Engine performance.
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Asked on November 19, 2008

1969 Chevy Impala Backfire

Engine Performance problem
1969 Chevy Impala V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 120000 miles

I have a 1969 Chevy Impala that is sluggish to go and when I push the gas pedal down all the way the engine backfires. I need to no what I should check and in what order you would recomend.
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Replied on December 12, 2008

backfire is a sign of lean fuel condition or incorrect ignition timing.

Tiny Answered by buddycraigg (expert)
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