Ken,
What is the overlap on your camshaft and how is it timed? Sounds like the
rising piston might be pushing mixture out the carb before the valve closes.
Do you have a crossover pipe linking the rear and front carbs?
Duncan
1952 Morgan Plus 4 #6 red
On Nov 19, 2011, at 1:01 PM, KENMUN@aol.com wrote:
> recently had a chance to try the rebuilt tr3 motor on the race track and
> experienced a strange problem. gas is blowing back thru the carbs. it's both
> carbs and the gas is on the inside fender well, underside of hood, top side
> of the front fender, and leading edge of the rear fender .anyone have any
> idea what's going on? seems like the intake valves are leaking or the valve
> timing is retarded. any ideas/tests or suggestions appreciated.
> ken m. vintage tr3 racer
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