 Compressing fuel flooded cylinders, ...how bad is it?? |
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| givory |
 Apr 24 2003, 01:20 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Toronto, Canada Member No.: 125  |
I enjoy this list daily, but it seems my only contribution is to confess to another stupid rookie stunt..
On a Weber equiped /6 with open carb horns, I managed to try and start the car [with 4lbs of fuel pump pressure] forgetting that I had left my nearly air-tight covers over the open carb horns. Some [all?] of the cylinders immediately filled with fuel as the engine was turning [20-30 secs of trying] - and I did hear a few good knocks before shutting down. After realizing my mistake, and drying things out, the engine seemed to run fine. Question is: knowing at least that fuel doesn't compress, how screwed am I? Or could could I get off lightly? Does this bend rods, etc.? Also I assume there's now gas in my just changed 13L of Mobil1. Do I have to throw that out? With my first track day tomorrow, if the judgement is bad, just (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) me now! Thanks, Gavin Ivory |
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givory Compressing fuel flooded cylinders Apr 24 2003, 01:20 PM
J P Stein My WAG would be that you're OK.
A serious amo... Apr 24 2003, 02:47 PM  |
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