In a message dated 7/23/03 6:42:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
TGElliott@atmc.net writes:
> I have a 79 that had the same problem. It turned out to be a crack in the
> exhaust manifold. I simply replaced it with a header and all was fine.
>
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Yep. That crack was letting in enough fresh air that the unburned gas would
combust from the heat of the manifold. Oxygen, fuel, heat is all you need.
Allen Hefner
Phila. Region SCCA Rally Steward
'77 MG Midget (#51 FSP)
'75 MG Midget (The Project)
'99 Ford Contour SE Sport (24v V6)
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