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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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    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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    Plugs can do that too.

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