| 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 at yahoo.com> 
To: healeys at 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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