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What is that popping noise?

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 2:47 pm
by paddy1998
Can't figure out this popping sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3Roz8g6Jm8

Ignition timing? Too far advanced? Retarded?

Re: What is that popping noise?

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 2:58 pm
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Your paper exhaust manifold gasket is leaking. Use the correct "copper ring & gland" style.

Re: What is that popping noise?

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 5:49 pm
by paddy1998
Jerry VanOoteghem wrote:
Sun Jul 19, 2020 2:58 pm
Your paper exhaust manifold gasket is leaking. Use the correct "copper ring & gland" style.
Yep.

Pulled them off and there was a big tear on two of the ports. :evil:

Went back to the old ones and all is well.

Thanks!

Re: What is that popping noise?

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:22 pm
by Jerry VanOoteghem
paddy1998 wrote:
Sun Jul 19, 2020 5:49 pm
Jerry VanOoteghem wrote:
Sun Jul 19, 2020 2:58 pm
Your paper exhaust manifold gasket is leaking. Use the correct "copper ring & gland" style.
Yep.

Pulled them off and there was a big tear on two of the ports. :evil:

Went back to the old ones and all is well.

Thanks!
Great! Happy to help!