Normally, (popping)out of the exhaust is a sign of a leak in the exhaust
system, allowing the unburned fuel to ignite. Check for leaks,momentarily put
shop rag over tailpipe outlets, listen for leaks. cheers Geno
> Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 07:17:35 +0800
> From: healey.nut@gmail.com
> To: djg@gavinassociates.com; healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] popping exhaust
>
> Dennis -
>
> Popping usually suggests you have a lot of unburned fuel getting into
> your exhaust. I'd pull all of your spark plugs and see if any of them
> look black or wet. If so you probably have a bad plug.
>
> By the way, have you gapped your rockers? If your rockers are way off
> you can get popping too. Torque head and do rockers before doing your
> tune up.
>
> Finally, are you using your old coil or a new one?
>
> Alan
>
> On 5/24/10, Dennis Gavin <djg@gavinassociates.com> wrote:
> > I'm hoping the list doesn't feel this question trivial or unworthy but
let
> > me try. I'm still sorting my 63 BJ7 after a two year, frame off, resto and
I
> > still seem to have bugs. When I back off throttle I get loud popping
> > bordering on backfire in intensity. New plugs & points and my attempt at
> > tuning the carbs to proper mixture have all been done. Can anyone give me
a
> > direction or is this not an obvious problem? As always, I treasure this
list
> > and appreciate your efforts to help. Thank you.
> >
> >
> >
> > Dennis Gavin
> >
> > 63 BJ7
> >
> > 63 E Type Roadster
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> Alan
>
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