> The only thing I've never quite understood is why a backfire would
> blow flame out of the carbs, too. I would think that the explosion
> would go out the tailpipe if the exhaust valve is open and not back
> through the intake manifold. Anyone care to take a stab at this one?
Sparks going down 2 wires at once? Cracked distributor cap can do this.
So can an overly generous rotor. Or bad HT wires.
Though I understand Nology is working on computerized ignition wires
that will end this plague once and for all ;-).
Bill Kelly
'62 Herald Convertible GA41328LCV, in restoration
I want my car back!
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