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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:53 AM
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need help carb is spitting

my 2 barrel is spitting on of fuel when i press the gas alittle when i try to start it. i go to crank it up and and then sits there turning i press the gas and it starts spitting like crazy. psps psps. it doesnt do it unless i tap the gas pedal. i also saw alittle flame come out here. can some one help me out please. what could it be?? heeeellllllllllppppppp meee.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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Without knowing what engine you have, My guess is your timing chain has worn and jumped
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 01:46 AM
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well i was reading up on it and i remember taking out the dist. so i adjust the timing and it started no problem, but i cant seem to keep the truck running. i try to adjust the carb by putting the idler the highest and then adjust it down and then it tries to idler a normal low idle then just turns off. im goin to change the the plug wires and see what itll do.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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More onfo about what you have may be helpfull
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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Pull the distributor cap and have your wife turn the engine over while you watch the rotor. If the rotor doesn't turn, the timing gear or chain is busted.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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Hmm sounds ilke your timing is, but was it running ok b4 you messed with it?? Did you set the dissy to #1 which is on the passenger side or to your left looking at the motor if it's a fe...Some people make this mistake and time it like the GM Motors by using the right hand plug as #1. But what motor is yours Like post b4 need more info...
 
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