04-12-2004, 01:48 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Austin,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadsters, 302->351
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carb backfire - YOINKS!
I just replaced my 650dp main body with a proform 750cfm main body, and tried to start the car today. The car fired a couple of times, but while goosing the throttle (probably 1/4 throttle) trying to catch and keep it running I got a BIG fireball out of the carb (didn't have the air cleaner on). That was enough to make me stop trying until I got a little more info on what either I'm doing wrong
That's the first time I've had that happen - is it a big deal, or to be expected when starting a cold motor with a fairly big set of primary barrels?
I don't know what size the shooters are (no clear marking, but I'll call ProForm later), but the primary shooter was dumping a nice shot of fuel.
Thanks,
JLW
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