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351C Backfiring

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wulk025

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351C backfiring when I get on her. She is good until the secondarys open up at high rpms then she starts to back fire. The fuel pump is new and it looks like shes getting enough fuel the timing is good. I have it a little advanced cuz im using 91oct.. The carb seams to be in good running order. What should I be looking at? Thanks for your help guy's and gal's.
 

woodsnake

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Lots of things to consider, but I believe your timing is too far advanced. Back it down a degree or two at a time until it stops pinging/rattling/making any noise.
 
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