Back firing and rough idle

Tiny
COLAN H
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  • 1972 FORD CORTINA
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 1 MILES
Brand new engine fitted and fully reco carb also fitted, genuine weber, downdraft
Monday, June 10th, 2019 AT 9:29 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

Is the back fire through the carburetor or exhaust? Have you checked for vacuum leaks which can cause this? How was the carburetor adjusted?

Here are a couple links you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-backfires-while-running

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Also, are you certain that you have all ignition wires to the correct cylinders?

Let me know.

Joe
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Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 AT 9:25 PM

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