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Old 01-14-2013, 03:42 PM   #12 (permalink)
Chisel86
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Originally Posted by mcrews View Post
Because the spark would have to be turned off also.
Why would the spark have to be turned off? A spark with no fuel is just a spark and no combustion.

I believe this is also why carburated cars tend to backfire more often during deceleration because the fuel is still being supplied, but not being fully used.
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