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Oct 14, 2004 | 07:27 PM

Dgr8one21

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how does putting oil or atf in the leading plug holes help with a flooded motor if the spark plugs are fouled out and how do i keep the plugs from doing that

Oct 14, 2004 | 07:30 PM

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helps build compression on the apex seals.

To keep the sparkplugs from fouling, don't flood the engine

Oct 14, 2004 | 07:32 PM

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[B]how much motor oil do i need to put in the leading plug holes and how long does it take to have it fire up

Oct 14, 2004 | 07:34 PM

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have you followed the FAQ for FC unflooding proceedure first???

Oil or ATF should be considered a last ditch effort after exhausting other starting methods

Oct 14, 2004 | 07:41 PM

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is it a problem if the motor has been street ported and if the oil is a last ditch effort what do i try before using that

Oct 14, 2004 | 07:44 PM

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you should probably read the faq at the top of the page...

Oct 14, 2004 | 07:48 PM

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where and how do i look it up in the faq

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