SRT, OKAY, I will be the first to lay down the gauntlet ! I agree I used strong language calling anyone an idiot . I should have said in my opinion anyone that does not use a padded glove to start an engine is simply playing russian roulette ,and that is exactly what it is. Anyone that says an engine will Never backfire ,regardless of how smart they are ,is sticking their neck out . My engine backfired due to a faulty ignition ,not my ignorance of how to set it up. Let me say again,I am sure you know what you are doing and we all appreciate each other helping each other,but sometimes it sure seems that you think others might not know what they are doing. I have no intention of getting on with this discussion in this light , so thanks for the offer to help ,and i apologize if i offended you or anyone by using the IDIOT wording.Thanks and have a nice day.
WP