[Healeys] Rusty Sparkplugs (not my dog's name)

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Check the oil for water

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On Sep 26, 2010, at 6:13 AM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> Is your coolant level going down?
>
> On 9/26/10, Ron Ray <ronald-ray at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> Folks,
>>
>> Last spring, after my 3000 BT7 had sat for a while, it would not  
>> start.  The
>> problem was that a coating of surface rust had formed on the spark  
>> plugs
>> resulting in the inability for the spark to jump across the gap.   
>> Upon
>> cleaning the plugs the car started immediately.  This happened  
>> several
>> months later.  I am assuming the cause is humid air and the ease in  
>> which
>> this humid air can enter the carburetors and pass through open  
>> valves into
>> the cylinders.
>>
>> However, this same problem occurred this past week in less than 24  
>> hours
>> after driving the car approximately 60 miles.
>> Any thoughts?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>  Ron
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