problems with backfiring
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problems with backfiring
i had a 421 sbc built about a year ago. i had it built turnkey including dyno time for tuning and breaking it in. well on the dyno everything was fine and a couple days ago i finally completed my truck so put the engine in and attempted to fire it. im using a msd digital 7 part number 7531. i have not hooked a computer up to the digital 7 yet so im using all defualt setting. im also using no cam sync.
my problem is when the motor attempts to fire it will backfire and flame up through the carb. it does it everytime. what could be wrong. ive check the firing order a dozen times and made shure it corresponds to the plugs. the cap was marked my my engine builder with a #1 so i assumed that was #1 plug. my timing on my dyno sheets says that total timign was 36*. the defualt from the digital 7 start retard is 10*. is this taking out too much timing? does the msd have to be programmed prior or will the defualt settings work? please help
my problem is when the motor attempts to fire it will backfire and flame up through the carb. it does it everytime. what could be wrong. ive check the firing order a dozen times and made shure it corresponds to the plugs. the cap was marked my my engine builder with a #1 so i assumed that was #1 plug. my timing on my dyno sheets says that total timign was 36*. the defualt from the digital 7 start retard is 10*. is this taking out too much timing? does the msd have to be programmed prior or will the defualt settings work? please help
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I don't know anything about digital ignitions,too serfistikated for me.I don't believe timing too far retarded will cause that.To backfire thru the carb usually means too far advanced timing.The spark plug is lighting the fuel mixture before the intake valve has closed completely and the flame travels all the way up the intake port and out the carb.But I wouldn't adjust the timing just yet.My car is REAL cold natured and alot of times will backfire thru the carb when first starting it.It comes from a cold intake that condenses the atomized fuel mixture back to a liquid.Then you end up with a lean-out condition that can cause small backfires.I just pump plenty of extra gas into the motor before I start it,then go real easy on the pedal.Might even try increasing the pump shot a little.Just my two cents and brief experience.Hope this helps
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The cam sync is only for timing control on individual cylinders. What distributor and do you use a crank trigger? Are you using a 4/7 swap cam? Take the time to hook up and check the settings on the 7. 10 degrees start retard is no problem, I run 20 on mine.
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Originally Posted by jmarksdragster
The cam sync is only for timing control on individual cylinders. What distributor and do you use a crank trigger? Are you using a 4/7 swap cam? Take the time to hook up and check the settings on the 7. 10 degrees start retard is no problem, I run 20 on mine.
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Originally Posted by olds48
Check and make sure your powervalve is OK.I know the new ones are supposed to be "protected".I still lose one occassionally on my cold natured rattletrap
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Originally Posted by blittle
:lol: Seems like it's always the simple things that bite you in the back side! :lol:
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A big vacuum leak will do it. ops: I asked about the distributor because if you run an HEI make sure you get the low resistance center conductor for the cap. Make sure you have real good wires, MSD 8.5 or Accel 8.8 and keep your plug gap at or under .035. The Digital 7 lights a hefty fire. And no resistor plugs.