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full adjustments - carb/timing etc.. truck avenger

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ok so now that my truck is rewired.. new starter (caught on fire, melted wire and battery!!!!!!!)

now i have the truck running..

now im in need of help.. this is the area i just dont do well.. getting it running well... talked to a guy at the speedshop and he said it could be a number of things...

motor..
1991 chevy caprice L05 block
1996 tahoe vortec heads
weiand power plus+ dual plane vortec intake
comp cams extreme 4x4 cam .457" lift p/n 08-409-8 grind number X4258HR link http://www.compcams.com/Company/CC/cam-specs/Details.aspx?csid=197&sb=2
holley truck avenger 670cfm
msd 6al & timing control unit

ok my father is a mechanic and last time he was over he set the timing by ear... it is about 14 degrees...

now i know the plugs are gonna be carboned up... my distro was 2 teeth off... choke was getting 4v and smothering engine.. didnt know that... drove it that way for a few years... now it is all setup right..
i need to change the plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor....

now on the holley im using the blue pump cam and MOST of the hesitation is gone.. however i get a pop through the carb... a backfire... and it is ignited... a bud said that means the valve is open when the gas is ignighting... he said carbon on the valve could do that... guy at speedshop said could be a number of things... timing, vacuum advance, etc...

anyone have any tips to narrow down the issue? i was told the tuneup wont make it stop doing it but im going to do that anyway..
parts to get
ac.delco plugs
msd wires 8.9mm
accel cap/rotor w/gold leads

dont know where to start :dunno:
 

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