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Nigel · 09-27-2017, 05:00 AM

1928 Phaeton. I have a carby backfire issue. Have timed motor from TDC just put kit through 97 stromberg. I have good spark and fuel. Any body had similar issues? Could it be head gasket? I am a newbie as I inherited this beautiful car recently. It has a counter weight advance on distributed and apparently an upgraded coil.

Smog Tech · 09-27-2017, 09:43 AM

Are you using a fuel pump with your 97? The engine will idle and run slowly without a pump but will need a fuel pump for full power. All you need is 1 1/2 to 2 lbs. pressure.

Jim Brierley · 09-27-2017, 09:58 AM

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Check the fuel level in the carb. Main jets should be #45, idle screws should be all the way in, then out 1 - one and a half turns, adjust again with warm engine.

09-27-2017, 05:00 AM	#1
Nigel Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 1	28 mis fire 1928 Phaeton. I have a carby backfire issue. Have timed motor from TDC just put kit through 97 stromberg. I have good spark and fuel. Any body had similar issues? Could it be head gasket? I am a newbie as I inherited this beautiful car recently. It has a counter weight advance on distributed and apparently an upgraded coil.

09-27-2017, 09:43 AM	#2
Smog Tech Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 145	Re: 28 mis fire Are you using a fuel pump with your 97? The engine will idle and run slowly without a pump but will need a fuel pump for full power. All you need is 1 1/2 to 2 lbs. pressure.

09-27-2017, 09:58 AM	#3
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,321	Re: 28 mis fire Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Check the fuel level in the carb. Main jets should be #45, idle screws should be all the way in, then out 1 - one and a half turns, adjust again with warm engine.