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| | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 97 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 97 | Could someone explain the symptoms of a timing problem in a 1953 3100 with a 216 cubic inch engine. My truck runs better choked, I have a strong fuel smell from exhaust and periodic back firing. In addition, can anyone offer advice on a good timing light to purchase? Thanks | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 97 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 97 | Can anyone provide any info on this question? Thanks | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 |
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 400 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 400 | Could someone explain the symptoms of a timing problem in a 1953 3100 with a 216 cubic inch engine. My truck runs better choked, I have a strong fuel smell from exhaust and periodic back firing. In addition, can anyone offer advice on a good timing light to purchase? Thanks The strong fuel smell is from having to choke it. Periodic back fire could be a sticking valve. Carburetor may have issues/ possibly need to rebuild. | | |
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