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Re: Backfire

To: RETWIZBANG@aol.com, mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Backfire
From: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 09:57:08 -0400
Is the timing set properly?

At 09:53 AM 8/28/00 -0400, RETWIZBANG@aol.com wrote:
>I've been patiently trying to get a 1969 MGB to run for about a month.  So
>far, I have cleaned and sealed the gas tank, installed all new fuel hoses,
>filter, tune-up, and I switched the Weber which came with the car for
>original SU dual carbs.  I have the same symptoms as before - BACKFIRE -
>through the exhaust and carbs.  The car idles fine, but as soon as I rev, it
>backfires like crazy - the mothers grab their youngns for fear of a drive-by
>shooting (automatic weapons fire).  Any clues?  Thanks.
>
>Rich Townsend
>Manassas, VA
>69 MGB
>75 TR6



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