Backfiring issue

backfire is ignition timing, spark on the intake somewhere. pull #5 and try and start it, then try with 7 disconnected only. this may help diagnose an arcing plug wire. Id also check your advance plate for proper movement when applying vaccum to the pot. must snap back.
Yep, in agreement on the timing issue. Didn't think about the arcing wires, but good place to start with those. Thanks.