Howard wrote:

I mentioned on the Plugs Up list that I have used oxygen from my torch to
clear flooded engines successfully for years.....   excess oxygen allows the
surplus fuel to burn out.    Simply turn on the oxygen to your torch and
place it in the intake.....   Such procedure should be used cautiously.....
but works extremely well.

                    H.W.

Bill Freeman wrote:

I suspect 'most everyone already knows this, but not so many folks prop their
airplanes anymore (I do, every time), so it might be news to some.  If you
shut off the mixture and spark and pull the engine backwards about
two - three full cycles it draws fresh air in thru the exhaust and unfloods it
really quickly.  This is about 16 blades on my Lyc O-235 with a two bladed
prop.   Be VERY carefull whenever handling the prop!

Bill

 
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