Dan,

check the cold start valve. Had the same problem due to a LEAKING cold start valve. It would drip, drip and it basically flood the engine.

Also the ECT is another good place to check. Should measure as follows:
temp ohms
20 2500
30 1700
40 1170
50 830

Judge from there.

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