Backfire when cold

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Afterfires are frequently caused by a valve hanging up when the engine is cold. As the engine warms up and guide clearance opens up, it goes away. In the aviation industry this is known as "morning sickness" and usually (eventually) ends up with a valve kissing the piston top.
Thanks for that info, i certainly hope it isn't that, but in saying that, after i re sealed the intake, it seems to be running quite well now.....