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    Idle jet size and backfire through carb

    I have a predator 212. Aftermarket airfilter/exhaust Governor removed Billet rod and fly wheel 18lb valve springs Stock carb with larger main jet It backfires through the carb when trying to start when engine is cold and i have to crack the throttle open a little to get it to fire up, the...
  2. RobertC

    15.5 hp B&S riding mower motor - backfiring and not wanting to start

    Hey Folks, Thought this might should go in the B&S thread, but it has more than two wheels ! Went out today to try to blow some leaves around, and cut some tall weeds with my riding mower.... The 15.5 hp B&S motor on our Poulan riding mower - was turning over fine, but was backfiring...
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    tecumseh HM80 backfiring really bad...

    so i got a new crank for the tecumseh i messed up..... :thumbsup: i cleaned it all up and decided to upgrade the points to a sten's electronic ignition. after the first run the flywheel key sheared in a massive backfire that almost hit me in the face..... and i know i need a gas cap...
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    Backfiring clone

    Hello, I just put a honda clone motor on my doodlebeast. Please excuse my ignorance, but it is backfiring, and I was wondering what is the first thing I should check to fix this problem? :shrug: Motor is brand new out of box. thanks!
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    Engine concerns: backfiring, throttle pulsing

    non modded 6.5 HF clone. Current DB30 frame Motor was bought new and its been running (on/off 1hr sessions per day every other day or so) for about 2 weeks. My friend got us some 1 step hotter spark plugs. We are burning 89 octane fuel. We took off the throttle limiter screw(the one with...
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    6.5 backfiring

    replaced the key on a 6.5 intec 206 briggs scrapiron motor and it still backfires through the carb. I adjusted the valves 007 EX 004 IN , what did I do wrong?
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