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TECH FAQ SECTIONS => Engine compartment => Topic started by: GunnersWillys on August 12, 2024, 07:44:40 PM

Title: Engine/Exhaust Spit
Post by: GunnersWillys on August 12, 2024, 07:44:40 PM

'58 3B.  I have a "spit" heard in the exhaust when idling.  Doesn't cause any issue, I just don't like it.  A little research suggests maybe a vacuum leak or carb gasket or exhaust leak. 

Any idea how I diagnosis this?  Thanks!

Title: Re: Engine/Exhaust Spit
Post by: Rus Curtis on August 27, 2024, 11:54:07 AM

I'm not real experienced at this but wonder how long has it been since you adjusted the valves?

Title: Re: Engine/Exhaust Spit
Post by: GunnersWillys on August 27, 2024, 12:13:16 PM

Timewise, several years.  Mileage wise, 600 miles maybe.  They weren't off by much at all last time.  I should probably do that again, and timing. 

Noticed when listening a bit closer that I do have the spit at higher rpm's.  Not a miss.  But a spit.