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1978 CHEVROLET MALIBU
20,000 MILES
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2000 TAHOE ONE
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timing marks on got car started and runs but when i give it gas it back fires through the carb any ideas
Apr 19, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Go to this link: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-backfires-while-running
Apr 19, 2012 at 6:21 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Marks lined up cam gear 6o,clock crank gear 12 o,clock.Was it backfiring before work? firing order correct?
Apr 19, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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Where are cam marks
Apr 19, 2012 at 6:49 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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A dot on gear
Apr 19, 2012 at 6:52 PM
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