question
I had my carbs running rich to break in motor. Now it cloud of smoke when you first start it or hit the gas pedal good. I get black carbon dots onthe body of the car and the fumes are bad

can this be causing the popping noise out of the exhaust when im driving at a steady speed then hit the gas pedal or when i am at a light and go to take off it hesitates and pops out of the exhaust?

I am guessing I just have to lean it out a little that its loading up with fuel. I made sure my spark plug wire didnt fall off that happened once and it popped out of the exhaust the same way.

thanks

Well why don't you try it and see. Poping tells me vacuum leak. Either way it needs to be leaned down at idle. First you need to get the ignition squared away.

No, I'd start by setting the floats & correct PV'
s for your app (not blown & a # 1/2 of idle vac in gear "if automatic") for a start plus not too high idle fuel psi (check it) & I'm assuming no waterlogged floats/needle & seat OK. Not sure on the popping but I'd check plugs/wires/AP shot/as said vac leak/rotor phasing. Holler back w what you find

sticking valves can cause a popping noise

popping is usually timing or electrical problems. Burning eyes is usually too much fuel

When mine popped out the exhaust it was the MP orange box.

well I finally got around to tuning the motor I change my plugs to NGK4 gap at .040 and checked the timming which was as 30 degrees dont remember leaving it that low but now that the motor is broken in I put it at 34 degrees and leaned out the carbs a little. Runs much better no popping and better throttle response. after driving about 9 miles on the highway going a little to fast like 62mph it was at 190/5 degrees but when i got to my desination as soon as i hit the first traffic light is got up to 212ish my buddy said its cause of the speed i was going on the highway with my gears 456, just to hard to go slower onthe highway. does this sound like thats probably my issue. I have to build a new set of gears I am going to start a new thread on that

thanks everyone for your help

at what temp should I worry
also i drive with the hook off if that makes a difference
also have to get a radiator cap how many lb cap should I get 18?

I have a 180 thermostat by the way but one big elec fan that pushes the air didnt have the space to put one on the other side

thanks

I suppose your total timing is 34º? Where does that put your initial then? If you have an uncurved dizzy, I am guessing you are at 10º or so. If you get some more initial advance, like 18º, and re-curve your timing, it will run a lot cooler.