Post by mattb on Jan 2, 2008 0:44:44 GMT -5
The bike has out of nowhere decided not to produce a spark, which I'm currently working at, but I have to do it on the busy Carlton street (ie inner-city Melbourne) where I live, dashing inside to get something while making sure I'm so quick my tools don't get stolen, and I've no shade...and the hot sun is addling my brain! 
First I reached for some wax and grease remover in a spray can, with the thought it might blow off the coil that oil that over-flowed, but I picked up instead the black automative paint!!! (I had already doused it in metho, so no probs...I think!) Then I forgot to take the fuel tap off Prime, and left it that way overnight! Anyway, I'm rambling, my question: I've heard that one can flood the engine this way. I don't think I did - I had the plug off and was able to see the piston, and kick it over with no trouble. But for future's reference, is it possible to flood the engine, and what should I do if it does happen?
Will get back to you all when I've finished strudying motorcycle electrics and have exhausted the promises implied by my shiny new ohmeter.
Matt
First I reached for some wax and grease remover in a spray can, with the thought it might blow off the coil that oil that over-flowed, but I picked up instead the black automative paint!!! (I had already doused it in metho, so no probs...I think!) Then I forgot to take the fuel tap off Prime, and left it that way overnight! Anyway, I'm rambling, my question: I've heard that one can flood the engine this way. I don't think I did - I had the plug off and was able to see the piston, and kick it over with no trouble. But for future's reference, is it possible to flood the engine, and what should I do if it does happen?Will get back to you all when I've finished strudying motorcycle electrics and have exhausted the promises implied by my shiny new ohmeter.
Matt
