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pebo va

07-25-2025 02:22 PM

49 Ford backfires when starting

My stock '49 8BA V-8 backfires when I start it up. does that mean the carb. mix is too rich? Is there another reason for this?

ford38v8

07-25-2025 02:32 PM

Re: 49 Ford backfires when starting

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Originally Posted by pebo va (Post 2402464)

My stock '49 8BA V-8 backfires when I start it up. does that mean the carb. mix is too rich? Is there another reason for this?

Timing.

pebo va

07-25-2025 02:41 PM

Re: 49 Ford backfires when starting

Thanks ford38v8.
I will check the timing!

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