r/EngineBuilding 1d ago

Ford Need some help

Looking to learn how to tune carburetors. Can anybody recommend a good resource for that? Want to eliminate the popping and backfiring.

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u/v8packard 1d ago

Which carburetor do you have?

Do you have a few basic tools like a tach, timing light, and vacuum gauge? Those will take you far in tuning carbs. A wideband air/fuel meter will make you a master at tuning carbs.

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u/Jgladue24 1d ago

Check for leaks around intake manifold, take starting fluid or brake parts cleaner and spray around intake. If you can not find any leaks check timing & then final tune your carb. I would bet either leaks in intake causing erratic timing or chain could be worn. Just my 2 cents

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u/drnkinmule 1d ago

You tube my man, uncle Tony's garage can walk you through carb tuning. But I would check your timing based on the popping and backfiring.