The initial start of my Nova is great. It's when I drive and stop somewhere for a short period of time, and try to start up the car. Sometimes it is fine and starts up like a champ, and other times it keeps cranking, stuggles, and doesn't turn over. Finally when I get it to start, it's idles rough, almost stalling, and I can hear the carb backfire, making that spitting noise from under the hood.
I was told that it could be my carb, or that the timing is off. The car runs great, idles smooth, pulls hard, and has no problems. I have a feeling that the timing is off, but can't check until I get a timing light. I'm hoping to get some input before I purchase a light (if I need it) , so that I can properly diagnose the problem and fix it.
Thanks
So-cal Jack
I was told that it could be my carb, or that the timing is off. The car runs great, idles smooth, pulls hard, and has no problems. I have a feeling that the timing is off, but can't check until I get a timing light. I'm hoping to get some input before I purchase a light (if I need it) , so that I can properly diagnose the problem and fix it.
Thanks
So-cal Jack