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RE: Backfire and quiting

To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Backfire and quiting
From: Randall Young <ryoung@NAVCOMTECH.COM>
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 20:59:14 -0700
Organization: Navcom Tech, Inc
Michael :

My guess is that your mixture is a little lean.  I find that even adjusting the 
valves makes a difference in the carb setting that the engine 'wants'.

Randall
59 TR3A daily driver

On Wednesday, September 06, 2000 8:28 PM, Michael Thompson 
[SMTP:miket@urgrgcc.edu] wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> I just did some valve work and shaved the head in the TR3. It is back on the
> road and acting funny. I did not retime it. After a fairly fast run (60mph)
> you come to a stop and accelerate away and it backfires through the exhaust
> and doesn't want to run. It will restart and continue on. Could someone
> remind me what causes backfiring. Timing, water in the gas? dirty carbs?
> Thanks,
> Mike

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