Hi,
I've been having terrible trouble cold starting my mini, I can be turning it over (not continually but bursts) for quite a while (I'm guessing a good 5 mins). It turns over, you can smell fuel but it just won't fire. We've checked there is a spark etc, checked the plug gaps, tappets have been checked.
Over the last couple of months having more time with COVID work changes (not necessarily due to this but replacing unknown second hand bits with new) I have changed:
- SU mechanical fuel pump (with a genuine Burlen one)
- Distributer (123 Tune) (Made the jump to electronic ignition)
- Coil (to go with above)
- Plugs (service at service time as the ones that were in it came with the engine in boxes when I first built the car)
- Battery has been fully charged on a mains charger
- Starter motor
However none of these have changed the start. I'm clutching at straws but could I have the inlet and overflow on the carb the wrong way round? Could it be something silly like a bend in a pipe been to tight restricting flow? Once the engine is 'warm' it starts fine.
If any one has an wise words as to why my Mini won't start they would be gratefully received.
Thanks in advance
John