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I have an 85 and its backfiring out of the carburetor,i just re did the carb,and all top gaskets-intake manifold and valve cover,also put in new water pump and thermostat

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Double check you spark plug wires to make sure you have the firing order right and aren't off time on the distributor. You should also re-check you timing.

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