1995 Chevy Astro wont start

Tiny
TOM PIKER
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  • 1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 122,000 MILES
I drove to work yesterday morning and I went to leave last night and it wouldnt start I smelt gas so I think it was flooded I went back 20 min later and it still wont start. I sprayed starting fluid in the carb well I took the air cleaner off and turned that valve open with my finger and sprayed it in the carb or what ever its called. Any thning I can try b4 I take it in?Also how long should it sit after its flodded?
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 AT 4:54 AM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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Depends on how badly flooded it is, best thign to do is pry the throttle plates open, block them open and let the air get the gas or you can put a rock or something on the gas pedal and wait.

First thign to do since its flooded is make sure theres bright blue spark on all cylinders!
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