And a slipped timing chain
On 8-Sep-06, at 6:11 AM, Triumphs@Autox.team.net daily digest wrote:
> Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 15:01:27 -0700
> From: "Paige, Dean" <DPaige@ci.santa-rosa.ca.us>
> Subject: RE: [TR] Carb Backfire
>
> Add a burnt intake valve to that list.
>
> Deano
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of jimmuller@rcn.com
> Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 2:38 PM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [TR] Carb Backfire
>
> Bob Danielson wrote:
>> What are the things that can cause a backfire through the carbs?
>
> Uh, proteins? Too much insoluble fiber?
>
> I would think really bad ignition timing.
>
>> If you were trouble shooting this problem what steps would you take
>> and in what order?
>
> Visual inspection that nothing in the dizzy has broken or slipped, for
> example points bent from fatigue. Check ignition timing. Maybe the
> dizzy spun around in it mount. Ah, do check that plugs are wired to
> fire in the right order!
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