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Idle Screw Adjust Backfire

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I am using the throttle response method to fine tune my idle screws and feel like it is set right but when I blip the throttle up to about 4k she backfires. The screws are adjusted to about 3 1/4 turns which might be a little rich but I couldn't get good results going below 3 turns (but the backfire was gone). Anyone know why it might be backfiring?
 
Have you:

a) replaced those shims that you inventoried, and
b) sourced a new idle mix screw to replace the one with the broken tip?
 
BigD_83 said:
Have you:

a) replaced those shims that you inventoried, and
b) sourced a new idle mix screw to replace the one with the broken tip?
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Shims are in and in spec and idle screws have been replaced and are functioning as designed. The hole in the carb throat where the broken tip was is a little beaten up but not too badly
 
OK...

now the question is. Is it a true backfire (through the carbs) or are you firing through the exhaust pipes (potentially along with a flame)?
 
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