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Forwarded to the list. Please send your messages to the list rather than to me, thanks. On 21 May 2003 at 2:02, VWtype3nFord250@aol.com wrote: > Hi Jim, what are your procedures for flooded engine? I have a 69 sqbk with > FI, drove it to work -- ran fine, and at lunch time, turns over fine just > won't light? I can smell gas but it appears it's either major flooded, or > isn't getting spark. Any field checks to check for spark that you could also > pass on would be greatly appreciated. The best way to field check for spark is with a 5th spark plug. It can be an old one. Just unplug one of the normal plugs and connect it to the plug in your hand, then place this plug so its body is on the engine somewhere, away from any wires, and watch the gap while someone cranks the starter. An even better way is to use an inductive timing light. It won't flash unless there is actually current flowing out the plug wire, which generally means that there is spark. If you think you might be flooded, just hold the accel pedal down while you crank, better yet, unplug the fuel pump relay under the dash while you crank. -- Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org