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Re: [Roadsters] highspeed backfire--we may have a winner

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Subject: Re: [Roadsters] highspeed backfire--we may have a winner
From: Tim <tputland@charter.net>
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 11:51:26 -0400 (EDT)
I was aware of a minor exhaust leak at the manifold that, in the past 
few weeks (since the backfiring started), has gotten louder. I guess the 
increased leak has caused this issue.

Since the backfires have blown a hole in the rusted seam of my muffler, 
I guess I get to do the entire exhaust system now.

Thanks Walt!

tim





On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 4:37 PM, Walter Peterson wrote:

> Also look for a leak in the exhaust system.  Check the Header Gasket 
> first.
> A leak can draw fresh air in, due to the temporary high vacuum in the
> exhaust system; that then causes secondary ignition in the exhaust 
> pipe.
>
> Walt Peterson
> Santa Barbara CA
> 67e R20 w/44's
> 5-spd, LSD & Big Brakes.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gary 
> Boone
> Sent: Friday, July 01, 2011 6:57 AM
> To: Tim; datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] highspeed backfire
>
> If the backfire is out the exhaust, this is a symptom of running too 
> rich
> during overrun (after lifting off the throttle).  If backfiring 
> through the
> carbs, it's too lean.
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Tim
> <tputland@charter.net>
> To: datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net
> <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Fri, July 1, 2011 5:59:15 AM
> Subject:
> [Roadsters] highspeed backfire
>
> Several weeks ago my 70 1600 (w GB/ dizzy) started to backfire, once 
> very
> very loud, at highspeed, when I take my foot off the gas pedal. A 
> buddy's 70
> 1600 (reg dizzy) does the same thing just not as loud as mine does.
>
> What could be causing this?
>
> Thanks
>
> Tim
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