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1985 Chevrolet Suburban 350CID Backfire
Posted to GM Driveability on 3/14/1998

Engine will surge within 5 minutes of cold starting when outside air is below 50 deg. Surges as if cutting off ignition. When decelerating within 30 minutes after cold start, engine backfires and has completely blown up a muffler. Will shoot flame 2ft long out...

 
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car Vehicle Data

1985 Chevrolet Suburban

VIN 1G8ECL6H8F
Engine350 / 8 cyl
Emissionsnot CA, OKLA state Contract
SymptomsBackfire
OccursCold, on Decel
Misc.700R-4 W/ 3.91:1 Ratio Rear
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car Vehicle Data

1985 Chevrolet Suburban

VIN 1G8ECL6H8F
Engine350 / 8 cyl
Emissionsnot CA, OKLA state Contract
SymptomsBackfire
OccursCold, on Decel
Misc.700R-4 W/ 3.91:1 Ratio Rear