Al Capwned

I think I flooded my motor this morning... Give me a break I was born after carberetors were all but removed from cars. Anyway, I was told that I would only have to wait like an hour or so for it to start up again. I let it sit for several, since I was away, and left the battery on a charger. I came back to it and it started but idled low and then died. Then, once again, it wouldn't start. I've cleaned the spark plugs and it's still not cooperating. I'll replace them in the morning, but it seems that they're still firing so I don't know what going on. Any suggestions?

misterstyx69

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Plenty of threads on deflooding a Car..which by the way you did not state which SERIES.

you don't have to wait on deflooding the car..just do it.

The "waiting game" is like watching paint dry..

Al Capwned

Thanks. I was told that you just had to wait for like a half hour then it would start, but it didn't so I thought maybe I broke something. And sorry, it's a series 2.

lduley

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That works on piston engines because the gas will normally seep past the rings and into the oil pan.

Rotary it will just seep to the bottom of the rotor housing, and when you roll it over it just splashes it all over again

Al Capwned

Oh, yeah I guess that makes sense. It's hard to get advice from people I know because I don't know anyone who has owned a rotary. You should hear how many people tell me I'm reving my engine too high.

Sgtblue

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Mind your oil after you get it started. It will probably need changing.

misterstyx69

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I went by a cop last night that had someone stopped...
I went in and out of the Grocery store and back the same way..knowing he would still be there writing up the "gentleman" in the Monster size 4x4 truck.
...so I decided...Let's have FUN!!!
( I get bored watching paint dry....)
hehh....2nd gear about 5K......uh 50kph.......(speed limit)..racing beat exhaust.
nana-nana-na!

You may want to look up "premixing".That term will pop up a lot for engine mods and so called Reliability.

Al Capwned

The oil was just changed before I bought the car (service sticker on the window) and I'm checking it regularly. It still looks clean. And I've heard of premixing but haven't read up on it much. I'll look it up though.

Sgtblue

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Usually after a serious incident of flooding, fuel will seep past the hard seals and get into the oil. Due to fuel dilution an oil change is usually a good idea. Check for a lot of fuel smell on the dipstick.

marsredr100

Definitely change your engine oil after a start flooding episode. Do it your self or spend the $30 or so for an oil change. Your engine will thank you and will save you from premature engine/seals/bearings wear.