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1989 tpi trans am. engine floods at crank

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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 06:46 PM
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1989 tpi trans am. engine floods at crank

Is there a way i can test my purge valve, solenoid and the charcoal canister... what other sensor or emission component can cause it to run rich?
Car floods at start but runs fine after a few minutes.
My check engine light is not on.
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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 07:26 PM
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From: Charleston SC
Car: 1987 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Posi 3:42
Re: 1989 tpi trans am. engine floods at crank

How do you know your flooding? Smell it at intake?
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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 04:13 AM
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Re: 1989 tpi trans am. engine floods at crank

Found the problem... fuel pressure regulator.... hard starts at first, then would idle at 1000 rpm. Sound like there was a manifold leak or drowning. Kinda like a gargling sound...
Since i had replaced my fuel pump fuel tank and filter i havent installed the muffler... cuts off at the catalyc. The umburned fumes/fuel would go through the catalyc causing it to catch fire. ...problem solved though... i wish i wasnt so stuck on the purge and the canister. ..
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