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Re: 1990 Dodge Van 5.9L Backfiring & Black Smoke
Posted to Technical Tips Forum on 3/9/2000

Ron,

I tend to go with Bob. You may have an exhaust valve that is not fully opening. This restricts the exit of combustion, and under load the pressures will force past the intake valve creating a very characteristic noise. Your description of the noise soun... Login to read more.