Notices

Back fire

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 11:08 PM
  #1  
JimR500's Avatar
JimR500
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
Back fire

The engine is a 351CJ with a 4V Holley
Today for the second time, about the time the engine caught to start running, there was a monster backfire. My wife said all the neighborhood lawn mowers quit. The engine cranked for maybe 10 seconds, released the key, cranked again for maybe 10 seconds and as the engine started running comes the big POW! The engine ran OK after that and never showed any kind of problem for the rest of the day. Are talking about a timing problem? Maybe a carb? Anybody shed some light on this?
 
Reply
Old Jun 18, 2005 | 11:52 PM
  #2  
LxMan1's Avatar
LxMan1
Moderator
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 22,436
Likes: 17
From: Louisville,Ky.
Was it an intake pop or was it out of the exhaust?
 
Reply
Old Jun 19, 2005 | 05:26 PM
  #3  
JimR500's Avatar
JimR500
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
LxMan, thanx for your reply. The big POW came from the exhaust, both times.
 
Reply
Old Jun 19, 2005 | 05:31 PM
  #4  
ford390gashog's Avatar
ford390gashog
Fleet Owner
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 26,007
Likes: 575
From: Brentwood,CA
Club FTE Gold Member
then your timing is way off.
 
Reply
Old Jun 19, 2005 | 09:31 PM
  #5  
JimR500's Avatar
JimR500
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
Ford390 Thanx. Tomorrow it will be easy enough to check the timing, hopefully getting it started with or without the back fire.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
smithcl7
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
9
Mar 24, 2012 06:30 PM
shmeek
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
9
Jul 12, 2010 08:23 AM
F0rdF0rever
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
188
Aug 27, 2007 09:16 PM
Southtowns27
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
1
Jul 22, 2005 01:18 PM
canadaler
Aerostar
22
Mar 28, 2005 06:05 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:06 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

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


VIEW MORE
story-1
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-2
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-3
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-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE