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yel-mel Samba Member
Joined: May 07, 2015 Posts: 421 Location: Tampa Florida
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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:41 pm Post subject: Starting after flooded engine ( UPDATE !!! ) |
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My son tried to start my 64 with a week battery.....pumped the gas pedal way too much ;....now its flooded and have had a hell of a time trying to get it to fire.
I always followed the rule...once flooded crank with the gas pedal floored until it fires.
Thoughts ?????
Going to let it sit overnight for now.
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KTPhil Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 34013 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2018 10:16 pm Post subject: Re: Starting after flooded engine |
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You are doing it right, but if really flooded, you might have to pull the plugs and dry them off. That's what I've heard, anyway; I've never had to do anything but hold the throttle open. Makes sure the choke is fully open. |
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yel-mel Samba Member
Joined: May 07, 2015 Posts: 421 Location: Tampa Florida
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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2018 10:36 pm Post subject: Re: Starting after flooded engine |
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Yep....thanks
Going to leave the throttle valves open overnight. |
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calebthebaeleb Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2018 Posts: 74 Location: Bay Area, California
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2018 9:33 am Post subject: Re: Starting after flooded engine |
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Did the engine run before he flooded it? _________________ 1966 Pearl White Pigalle Edition w/Sunroof |
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yel-mel Samba Member
Joined: May 07, 2015 Posts: 421 Location: Tampa Florida
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2018 1:07 pm Post subject: Re: Starting after flooded engine |
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Update
I just could not get it to fire. Pulled all 4 plugs and they were black, I guess we fouled them when flooding engine. I put 4 new plugs in and she started right up. After a little smoke for 5-10mins I think we are back in business.
Putting the plugs in around dual webers and leaving the carbs on was not fun at all ! Had to use an assortment of socket extensions & very sore hands.
Had to replace my Bosch 12 mm plugs with Autolites…..I could not find Bosch any place close. I am thinking the Autolites will not live long. |
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Tim Donahoe Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2012 Posts: 11740 Location: Redding, CA
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Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2018 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: Starting after flooded engine ( UPDATE !!! ) |
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I don’t use Bosch plugs anymore. NGK are much less prone to seize. They’re easier to remove when not seized. I don’t know why; I just go with what’s easier.
Tim _________________ Let's do the Time Warp again!
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Wayne S. Johnson Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 1265 Location: GILROY, CA
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