engine back firing

Asked by Guru9C91N4 Jul 11, 2021 at 03:34 PM about the 1972 Ford Torino Gran Tornio Sport

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

started back firing driving  air filter was on fire put it out wreaker got it home.
351 cleveland starts but back fires when idling also when revved up . engine
has HEI distributor  and new  Edelbrock  carb  compression on cylinders  ok ?
appreciate all help

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