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1. Midget backfiring (score: 1): Author: Smsbarnett@cs.com; Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 15:14:16 EDT; I recently received a 1976 Midget 1500 from my uncle. The engine was rebuilt about 1000 miles ago (even though it was several years ago. ) I have a problem with the engine backfiring. When I let off; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00546.html (6,784 bytes)
2. Re: Midget backfiring (score: 1): Author: Ajhsys@aol.com; Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 15:45:10 EDT; - - - - - - - - - - - This is generally called exhaust explosion. A backfire is back, thru the carb. It can be caused by improper ignition timing, running too rich a mixture, or possibly a hole in th; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00550.html (7,533 bytes)
3. Re: Midget backfiring (score: 1): Author: "Telewest $PH$" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2003 12:07:46 +0100; An MGB does this if the gulp valve (injects air into the intake on the overrun) is defective. If you have one, maybe it is only opening with the higher vacuum caused by revving to 3000 first. about /; /html/mgs/2003-07/msg00611.html (7,261 bytes)
4. midget backfiring (score: 1): Author: Pheysey <pheysey@enol.com>; Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 18:25:18 -0700; My 78 midget is backfiring--not too badly, and generally when shifting from first to second as the engine slows down a little. It's not very loud, but it's something I would prefer the car not do. th; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00724.html (6,805 bytes)
5. midget backfiring (score: 1): Author: neil.cairns@virgin.net; Date: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 07:22:50 -0700; The cause can be one of many, as follows, starting with the easiset... air leak into the exhaust pipe, usually a rust pin hole, often in the silencer; poor fit of the clamp at the exhaust pipe to ma; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00733.html (6,992 bytes)
6. Re: midget backfiring (score: 1): Author: "Robert Allen" <boballen@sky.net>; Date: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 08:57:12 -0500; I've always thought of it as a sign that you need a tune-up. OTOH, I've always liked a little backfire on overrun so, whatever. You aren't one of those anarchists with collector plates are you? They'; /html/mgs/1998-07/msg00745.html (7,583 bytes)

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