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RX MIDGET · 12-12-2010, 09:46 PM

Hi,
I hope that someone out there can provide direction on a flooding issue I have...
Relevant info: 13B Non turbo fitted in 1970 MG Midget with a electric fuel pump (I believe no regulator fitted)

My problem is...
Warmed engine prior to changing oil filter and oil - clearly not long enough - NEVER AGAIN!!!
Now with new oil and filter, it has flooded trying to restart.

Here is what I have done over the past 2 days..
Cleaned plugs - still no go with 3 attempts
Cleaned plugs, disconnected fuel pump - in attempt to vacate fuel, then connected fuel - no go with 3 attempts
Left plugs out overnight - still no go
Turned over without plugs and fuel pump - in attempts to vacate fuel
Turned over with plugs and full throttle - nup

I can smell fuel and plugs come out wet.
New plugs have been ordered and are 3 days off (country town!)

I believe I have done everything suggested on the web without success.

Can anyone provide a suggestion that can get me moving?

12-12-2010, 09:46 PM	#1
RX MIDGET MG rocket Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	Flooded after oil change 13B Non Turbo Hi, I hope that someone out there can provide direction on a flooding issue I have... Relevant info: 13B Non turbo fitted in 1970 MG Midget with a electric fuel pump (I believe no regulator fitted) My problem is... Warmed engine prior to changing oil filter and oil - clearly not long enough - NEVER AGAIN!!! Now with new oil and filter, it has flooded trying to restart. Here is what I have done over the past 2 days.. Cleaned plugs - still no go with 3 attempts Cleaned plugs, disconnected fuel pump - in attempt to vacate fuel, then connected fuel - no go with 3 attempts Left plugs out overnight - still no go Turned over without plugs and fuel pump - in attempts to vacate fuel Turned over with plugs and full throttle - nup I can smell fuel and plugs come out wet. New plugs have been ordered and are 3 days off (country town!) I believe I have done everything suggested on the web without success. Can anyone provide a suggestion that can get me moving?