Thread: Motor Backfires Thru Exhaust When Trying To Start
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Old 11-24-2019, 02:31 PM
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Gary,

Gonna have to get a better timing light, can't see this one well enough to set it correctly. Picking up another one tomorrow.

It started and runs, but won't idle at lower RPM's.

The other problem I have is the motor is getting hot, In about 5 minutes it was over 200 degrees and it has a 180 degree thermostat. The radiator is a new 4 row core with an electric fan that was for a Mustang. I don't understand what's happening. I installed new head gaskets on the block due to the age of the engine, and know for sure they were installed correctly. Very disappointing.

Thanks,

Jim
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