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Hi B
Backfiring could be an air leak on the engine side of the carb/inlet manifold. How well does it go the rest of the time?
Always remember to prove the fault before spending time and money changing things.
Presuming you have the Essex V6 from a Ford Zodiac.

Ignition parts, first which distrubutor do you have FORD with a black cap or BOSCH with a orange cap?
Condenser and points are readily available in UK , good old Halfords can get them.
I had to buy several sets as my car was destroying points at an alarming rate which meant set timing ever week.

However I would recomend that you change to a ALDON Electronic Unit which replaces the points and condenser.
See http://www.aldonauto.co.uk/shop/page.asp?id=Aldon for more info, these are also available from Burton Power.
This is very reliable and gives much smoother performance and I have not touched it since fitting last year.

Ignition timing is High Compression 10d BTDC, Low Compression 8d BTDC, Dwell 35d, Point Gap0.025in (0.64mm)

No1 cylinder is the front left hand when viewed from the front of the car ( by the alternator/dynamo on my car).

If you would like scans of the pages in the manual let me Know.

Richard (1969 3L V6)