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  1. 10-26-2005 06:10 PM #1
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    backfire

     



    Hi,
    i just got my old nova running and every time i tap the gas it backfires and flames shoot out the carb. Its an all stock 6 cylinder.
    Any help would be appreciated.

    thanx,
    david
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  3. 10-29-2005 10:22 PM #2
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    either timing off or accelerator pump isn't working and you having a lean pop. I think timing right off hand though. back it down a little bit.
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  4. 10-30-2005 04:54 AM #3
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    Plugs can do that too.
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