Re: Backfiring

["Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>]

Ed said:

>Can you help me on this one? 1972 MGB with HIF's backfires during
>shifting while going up through the gears. Only happens when I let off
>the accelerator while shifting up. Otherwise the car runs fine.

Check for an exhaust leak, most likely at the manifold-to-pipe joint.  You
might also want to change the asbestos gasket while you're at it.  Make sure
the studs are tight.

Regards,

Charles
'74 Midget
'68 Sprite
cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com
Bloomfield, NJ
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