Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

$1500 dollars, 2 blown mufflers SAME PROBLEM?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 2, 2016 | 12:32 PM
  #1  
hail destroyer's Avatar
hail destroyer
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 854
Likes: 7
$1500 dollars, 2 blown mufflers SAME PROBLEM?

Bogs down and pops through exhaust and carb under hard acceleration.

Runs great at idle,.great throttle response when sitting. Drives and accelerate perfect at part throttle.

Step on the gas hard, and all hell breaks loose. Popping, missing, backfiring and bogging out.

1978 351m. Rebuilt Jasper engine with lower miles. Complete new ignition. New duraspark box. New efelbrock intake and 650 carb.

Timing set at 0. Moved it a little in each direction, same results.

All vacuum lines hooked up correctly.

I have spent 1500 in new parts and hours if research trying to correct this problem. It's no different than when I started.

Any ideas would be great. Thanks
 
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2016 | 12:39 PM
  #2  
AK FORD GUY's Avatar
AK FORD GUY
Cargo Master
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,587
Likes: 47
From: Eagle River, AK
Originally Posted by hail destroyer
Timing set at 0. Moved it a little in each direction, same results.
This could be a problem, unless you mean the timing gear set at 0.


I believe the distributor should be set between 8° and 12° BTDC (engine dependent).


If you are set at 0° BTDC, the spark is getting there too late and that could be why it is popping out the exhaust.
 
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2016 | 02:16 PM
  #3  
jconis's Avatar
jconis
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 130
Likes: 1
From: Pilot Mound, Iowa
Originally Posted by AK FORD GUY
This could be a problem, unless you mean the timing gear set at 0.


I believe the distributor should be set between 8° and 12° BTDC (engine dependent).


If you are set at 0° BTDC, the spark is getting there too late and that could be why it is popping out the exhaust.

X2 on timing 12 deg is norm at 0 it will pop and bang and buck like a bucking bronco ....

Jeff
 
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2016 | 02:20 PM
  #4  
PapaBearYuma's Avatar
PapaBearYuma
Cargo Master
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 3,354
Likes: 48
From: Great American SouthWest
Club FTE Silver Member

Since you didn't mention the "timing set" (gears and chain) I presume you're talking about the timing mark on the crank. That should not be zero, but should be around 8-12 degrees before TDC at idle

My 351m ran like crap at the factory idle mark, so I timed it with a vacuum gauge and tachometer. Disconnect and plug the vacuum advance to the distributor. Attach a vacuum gauge to full manifold vacuum. Alternately rotate the distributor and blip the throttle until you get the highest, steadiest vacuum at your preferred idle speed. After you reach the maximin, back it off a couple degrees.

Remove your testing equipment, hook the vacuum advance back up, and take her for a spin. It might not be perfect, but it'll be a lot closer than zero is!
 
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2016 | 04:59 PM
  #5  
Blue and White's Avatar
Blue and White
Postmaster
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,553
Likes: 10
Agree get the timing set around 12 degrees. Late timing means the mixture is burning/exploding in the exhaust instead of cylinder.

Intermittent ignition failure can cause the same issue.
 
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2016 | 06:32 PM
  #6  
PA74F250's Avatar
PA74F250
Cargo Master
15 Year Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,099
Likes: 8
From: York, Pa
I think he means straight up timing or zero. What I think is happening is the distributor itself is giving too much mechanical advance even though he might have the timing set properly.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rsh1966
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Jul 23, 2019 08:08 AM
Bingen08
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
8
May 26, 2019 11:58 AM
Scott Yager
Ford Inline Six, 200, 250, 4.9L / 300
36
Jul 21, 2017 09:34 AM
meb9796
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
10
May 14, 2008 10:40 PM
HES
335 Series- 5.8/351M, 6.6/400, 351 Cleveland
6
Sep 1, 2003 05:45 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:21 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-1
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-3
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-7
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE