Engine problem

My recently rebuilt 512 sixpack with Al. heads and a modest cam with hydraulic followers starts from cold and runs well. However sometimes when hot the (mini) starter struggles to crank the engine and it spits back through the middle carb. Allow to cool and it starts fine. Timing is set at 35 degrees at 3000revs. Plugs a nice colour. Is it a timing issue or something else?
Author: V12T