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1990 Chevy Truck

Tiny
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Engine Performance problem
1990 Chevy Truck V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

I thought it was my timing but I realized it only happens after the truck heats up. My truck will misfire/backfire when I try to push the throttle more than 1/4 way. When I first start it up in the morning it will run fine though. Any thoughts?
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 AT 12:08 PM

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Tiny
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Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard
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