1979 Corvette Backfiring
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1979 Corvette Backfiring
I recently changed the spark plugs and wires on my 79 Corvette. Now all the car does is backfire at idle and when you try to drive it. The car will not gain too much speed because at about 3500 RPM the car backfires constantly and the engine begins to sputter.
Could this be the firing order or the distrubutor?
Could this be the firing order or the distrubutor?
Drifting
Joined: May 2006
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From: Circleville Ohio
Vader Vette
I recently changed the spark plugs and wires on my 79 Corvette. Now all the car does is backfire at idle and when you try to drive it. The car will not gain too much speed because at about 3500 RPM the car backfires constantly and the engine begins to sputter.
Could this be the firing order or the distrubutor?
Could this be the firing order or the distrubutor?
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Bridgewater nj
There's a small chance you shifted the cap on the dist. Or turned it and threw off the timing. If your sure the wires are right take the cap of taking note that the hold down were engaged and the cap was seated properly on the Distibutor. Flip the cap and with a light look for hairline cracks in the cap.
