If it's backfiring after changing plugs and wires you probably cross-connected a couple of the plug wires. You will need to put the plug wires into the right distributor socket. To do that, find the firing order and use a little deductive logic. didn't cross wires, did wires one at the time so not to make that mistake and too noticed just now that the fuel pump does make the hum noise and there is fluid in the tailpipe along with lots of black build-up...
if it only backfires when shutting off, usually this means its getting to much gas!! if it backfires will running adjust carburater.
check ignition
It may just need a tuneup of Plugs and wires....Or your coil pack maybe Failing.
the seat on the exhaust valve is dirty so the valve does not seal it.... not sure how to clean it
If any car backfires it is usually due to retarded timing, running lean or a problem in the valve train.
running lean can cause your 400ex to backfire ..if it backfires on deceleration its lean ...if it pops on acceleration its running rich.====carb issues
Needs a tune up? Bad timing?
No, I recommend go to a mechanic, chances are your firing order is out or running bit to much fuel
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Hey E==The running lights have a module which may be bad. Good luckJoe
it could be of running it with out oil.
If it backfires after you shut it off then it is probably running too rich. Any unburned gas the that is exhausted out and into the muffler will explode with a backfire. With a 1990 model you won't have the anti-backfire solenoid on the bottom of the carb like the newer ones have. If it backfires while it is running it might be out of time. Check the keyway between the crank and flywheel to make sure it is not partially sheared.