Backfiring issue

Put a vacuum gauge on it. Dig into it deeper and you can Troubleshoot the valves

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The most important thing to do when using a vacuum gauge is to connect it to a constant vacuum source on the engine.

Distributor vacuum is at the metering block on the carb(holley).

Timing affects carb settings. Not the other way around.

Adjust each screw watching the gauge until it doesn't increase anymore, then back it off 1Hg. Air filter on. 15 with shake

Also, make sure that both side idle screws are adjusted the same (ie same # of turns out. - you dont want one at 1.5 turns and another at 3.0).
Unfortunately I cannot get it to run without the backfiring and flames shortly after it fires up. I am not really able to diagnose the engine while running. The vacuum problem i thought of as well, but again the engine was running previously, then this problem started. Even after all the fuel and ignition changes.