Back firing 50 hp engine

Chris595959

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Have an old blue 50 hp in a Wetbike has not run for many years but have tried to start it but it all it does is backfire ,could key on crank / flywheel cause this ie timing wrong :eek:
 

JB

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Re: Back firing 50 hp engine

Yes, that is a common cause. More common is switched plug wires.
 
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