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Re: [Healeys] popping exhaust

To: <djg@gavinassociates.com>, Healey List <healeys@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] popping exhaust
From: Rick Swain <rjswain@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 23:03:18 +0000
Dennis
I had the same symptoms once and it turned out that one of the exhaust
manifold to down pipe joints was slightly loose. I tightened up the nuts and
the noise disappeared. I think you might experience the same noise if your
timing is off.
Rick Swain'59 BN4

> From: djg@gavinassociates.com
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 18:25:47 -0400
> Subject: [Healeys] popping exhaust
>
> I'm hoping the list doesn't feel this question trivial or unworthy but let
> me try. I'm still sorting my 63 BJ7 after a two year, frame off, resto and
I
> still seem to have bugs. When I back off throttle I get loud popping
> bordering on backfire in intensity. New plugs & points and my attempt at
> tuning the carbs to proper mixture have all been done. Can anyone give me a
> direction or is this not an obvious problem? As always, I treasure this
list
> and appreciate your efforts to help. Thank you.
>
>
>
> Dennis Gavin
>
> 63 BJ7
>
> 63 E Type Roadster
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