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Old 08-13-2011, 05:36 AM   #4
RonC
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Default Re: Why does my Model A backfire between shifts and after its off?

You can check your timing by retarding the spark lever, remove the distributor cap and body, turn on the ignition key (make sure your car is in neutral with E-Brake on). Press on the timing pin and slowly crank the engine until the pin sets into the timing gear recess. Do this while watching the points. At the exact moment the timing pin falls into the timing gear recess the points should spark. If not your timing is off. My guess is your timing is late
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