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geezer#99 · 05-11-2017, 06:06 PM

Check your timing and set it at 16 initial.
At your elevation you need way more timing.
I've seen backfires move the distributor if they aren't cinched down fully.

05-11-2017, 06:06 PM	#4
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,512	Re: Almost ran out of gas, now I'm having engine trouble. Check your timing and set it at 16 initial. At your elevation you need way more timing. I've seen backfires move the distributor if they aren't cinched down fully.