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1979 Dodge Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Backfire, Distributor, Distributor cap.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on January 14, 2008

1979 Other Dodge Models


I'm running out of options for this Aspen. I have been having backfire issues. I have changed the plugs, wires, distributor cap, cleaned the egr valve, adjusted the carb (which is a 2 barrel holley), and replaced the fuel pump.
The backfiring doesn't really start to happen till I get up around 50 mph. It also backfires when you let off the gas. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also the spark com computer is currently mounted on the air cleaner and not where it is in the picture.


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Avatar Asked by joecool21

Answer

Replied on March 14, 2009

Hi:
The most common cause of a backfire is a vacuum leak. Have you checked everything for that problem? Also, Is it backfiring from the exhaust or the intake? Does it change under different accelerations?

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