re: Backfiring Spit

[Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>]

> When I approach a stop sign or light
> etc. sometimes even just letting off the gas to shift,  I get a loud "POP"
> like a .357 gunshot ( not good idea in my area, people will shoot back) .
> 
> Any ideas from the list??  

Hi Marty,

I suspect you still have the air pump connected.  Try disconnecting the
air pump rubber hose at the check valve.  You can leave the belt
connected
for test purposes, but the air pump will be noisy like this.

Hope this helps,
Bob
'78 Spits (can make this noise)