34 replies to this topic

[bmcecosse]

If wet - you know there is fuel going in and it's lack of sparks that's the problem. If dry - you know it's lack of fuel! Basic first check.

[R1minimagic]

If they are all wet that means the fuel is getting through ok, dry them off and re-try as it could be flooded with fuel and wont spark.

[The-Womble]

To check the if there's a spark, take one of the spark plugs out, but keep the HT lead on it. Hold it against the block (obviously not touching the metal), and get someone to turn the engine over on the key. You should see it sparking if it's working properly.

To check if there's petrol coming through, I find it easiest to just unscrew the jubilee clip holding the fuel line from the pump, into the carb. undo that and then turn the engine over for a split second.
You should see petrol come through the pipe. Put down a load of paper towelling first or direct the pipe somewhere that's not going to cover your manifold etc. for obvious reasons.

[R1minimagic]

Yes but that only means fuel is getting to the carb, not the cylinders.

[Foxy10]

cheers 4 this i will go an try som these thing now althou what did u mean "hold it against the block (obviously nt against the metal)" ? cheers

[The-Womble]

Yes but that only means fuel is getting to the carb, not the cylinders.

fair point, but at least it means there's not a fuel blockage between the tank and the carb.

cheers 4 this i will go an try som these thing now althou what did u mean "hold it against the block (obviously nt against the metal)" ? cheers

sorry, just hold the spark plug by the HT lead (don't touch the metal yourself I meant) and rest it against the engine block to earth it.

[Foxy10]

ahh right cheers

[R1minimagic]

Unless your leads are shot and then you might get a nice zap!! You will soon let go of them tho

[samsfern]

hold it using a pair of insultated pliers or a thick rubber glove, lol, itll make you spasm otherwise, lol

Edited by samsernie, 15 January 2010 - 07:34 PM.

[Foxy10]

jus tried it an it sparked right at the start when the key was turned but not again? it was the 1 on the right if that makes a difference cheers

[samsfern]

id say its possibly coil related then, or something in the distributor, have you left the ignition on for a while, such as sitting in it listening to the radio??

Edited by samsernie, 15 January 2010 - 07:40 PM.

[Foxy10]

how would i find out which? cheers by the way. an no im pretty sur iv nt left the ignition on for ne period of tym while the engine was off

Edited by Foxy10, 15 January 2010 - 07:43 PM.

[Foxy10]

woud it b worth tryin a push start?

cheers

[R1minimagic]

Sounds like it is battery related, have you charged it up properly? What voltage do you have?

[Foxy10]

would the engine still turn over if the battery was flat? i think it is chargin properly it says fully charged on the charger cheers