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How does an engine flood?

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too much petrol in the cylinder not being burnt

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What to do when engine floods?
check for spark first by holding a plug lead end 1/4 inch away from an earth crank engine , you should feel and see a blue spark. if ok ,remove plugs.itll dry itseft out in half an hour. refit plugs...
What causes an engine to flood?
An engine will flood if there's too much fuel going in because of a stuck choke, a bad spark not igniting the fuel, failed temperature sensors, bad fuel regulator, timing...the list goes on.
What does it mean if an engine floods?
It means there is too much fuel in the combustion chamber to allow vapors to form. it is the vapors of the fuel that actually ignite.
Is your engine covered from flood water?
If the engine went under water so did everything else such as the transmission, front and rear differentials and all of the electronics. If you intend to continue to drive the vehicle it will become...
How do know if your engine has flood damage?
it wont work, you should know that.