[T3] Flooding almost immediately after start.

Russ W russw at classicvw.org
Sat Dec 25 08:39:41 PST 2010


On 12/24/2010 11:16 PM, Adriel Rowley wrote:
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>> From: jadney at vwtype3.org
>> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
>> Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 22:23:59 -0600
>> Subject: Re: [T3] Flooding almost immediately after start.
>>
>> In spite of what people say, it's almost impossible to judge spark
>> quality by eye. Basically you either have spark or you don't. The
>> only good test is to use a timing light with an inductive pickup to
>> verify that spark is actually passing thru the wire to the plug. If
>> the spark doesn't jump the SP gap, then the light doesn't flash.
>>
> So, there is no issue with three plugs at cap having blue spark, and
> one with dull orange?  Removing the latter has little affect on the
> engine, but not running rough that I can tell.  So, been mulling it
> over, but if not a problem, then will stop trying to figure out how
> to solve it. ;)
>
>
> Thank you,
> Adriel

Check the resistance of the plug wires.



-- 
Thanks,
Russ Wolfe
russw at classicvw.org




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