DMarie wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:07:However, I noticed she backfired occasionally. The former owner tells me she's always done that, it's a Savage thing. Is that correct?
Yes, they all do that. They're jetted too lean from the factory. You can rejet to eliminate it. Add an aftermarket exhaust and a rejet and you will really wake up that S40. Good luck