Standard procedure for a flooded engine is to run the starter with throttles
held wide open ('WOT'); i.e. gas pedal to the floor. Without choke, of course.
Bob
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Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "steven rosenberg md" <palmbeachderm@yahoo.com>
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 10:03:26 AM
Subject: [Healeys] spark plugs for '67 3000 and flooded engine
had trouble getting engine started after period of not being used. i suspect i
flooded the engine but eventually got it started. want to change spark plugs
but don't know the correct gap and if anyone recommends a specific brand. also
any suggestions about what to do if you suspect the engine gets flooded with
too much fuel.
thanks; obviously i am not a mechanic but love my car
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