Resolvin the flooding problem!

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Feb 28, 2002 | 03:01 AM

LLman

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Resolvin the flooding problem!

Hi!

I discovered that when engine is cold and you wanna turn it off without flooding it. Best way is to rev it up to 4k and then turn off the ignition while holding a throttle.
And no trouble starting it next morning.

LLman

Feb 28, 2002 | 04:19 AM

The Ace

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You must be talking about NA, because if you do that in a Turbo you will get 2, maybe 3 chances to do that. After that, its bye-bye turbo

Feb 28, 2002 | 04:34 AM

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Hell yeah, you'll fry those turbo bearings in no time! Don't do it ever!

Feb 28, 2002 | 05:06 AM

LLman

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Yes I have N/A & you are right about that turbo stuff.
I just forgot to write it.

sry
LLman

Feb 28, 2002 | 10:55 AM

Mark S

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I remember reading CYMFC3S said this is what he does to prevent flooding. I assume he meant on turbos as well?

Feb 28, 2002 | 01:14 PM

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I dunno about doing this...
The reason it prevents flooding is that the increased heat from the high revs vaporizes any fuel that's still in there.&nbsp At the same time, it also vaporizes any oil that's in there that helps lubricate the engine normally.&nbsp This might not do anything short term, but I'd like to see if it's safe to do this over a long term stretch.

Really folks, a fuel pump cut-out switch is very easy to install and works everytime.

-Ted

Feb 28, 2002 | 01:21 PM

Matt22

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Hey Ted
where can i find a install guide for
the fuel pump cut off switch. sounds
like something i might want to do..
Thanks Matt22

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Feb 28, 2002 | 01:22 PM

RETed

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Do a search?

I've been messing with the idea of doing a write-up, but I'm too lazy at the moment.

Maybe I should get off my butt and go put it up!

-Ted

Feb 28, 2002 | 01:24 PM

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I posted some pics not too long ago on a different thread...Hold on, I will find it.

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...t=fuel+cut+off

Read down the page..There are pics I took, and everything.

Rat

Feb 28, 2002 | 02:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by RETed

Really folks, a fuel pump cut-out switch is very easy to install and works everytime.

-Ted

When I bought my FC it already came w/ a fuel cut-off switch and that's good 'coz I have no idea how to install such thing. Lucky me, huh?..

Feb 28, 2002 | 04:07 PM

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Dude..I am here to tell ya...Fuel cutoff switches are EASY, and REALLY CONVIENIENT!! If I hadnt put one in, I cant imagine how many times I would have been stranded...

Feb 28, 2002 | 05:08 PM

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I'd watch out if you have friends that like to push buttons and switches though if you're going to mount the fuel cut switch on the center console. Unless you want to find out how detonation affects a rotary, which will probably only happen if you're moving, and not just at idle.