Backfires will not start

PHILLIP WOODARD

MEMBER
1996 CHEVROLET 1500
3.0L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

Installed new plugs, distributor cap, new wires, rotor button and timing chain. Still backfires will not start. Help.

Sunday, April 1st, 2018 AT 3:08 PM

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ASEMASTER6371

MECHANIC
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Good morning.

Can you verify the engine size and number of cylinders?

Did you check the compression? Backfiring comes from unwanted spark happening.

Roy

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Monday, April 2nd, 2018 AT 4:17 AM

RENEE L

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Hello PHILLIP WOODARD,

If you have not checked the compression and would like to do so yourself, here is a link to an article form this site that features written step by step instructions, pictures and a video explaining how to conduct a compression test:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

If you need further instructions or have another question please come back to the site, we are here to help.

Thank you for visiting 2CarPros.com.

Kindest regards,

Renee
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Monday, April 2nd, 2018 AT 10:50 AM