Got a 79 clubman with metro turbo engine. We had a flat battery over Xmas. Charged up but no she won't start. Got fuel, spark and charge. Can't even bump start her after a few attempts. Any suggestions people? Replaced and cleaned earths. Checks for sparks and fuel both are there.
Got Spark, Got Fuel But Got No Go
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panch1989
, Feb 09 2014 02:11 PM
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Posted 09 February 2014 - 02:12 PM
It worked fine before. Christmas I will add. Started first time ever time
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Posted 09 February 2014 - 03:12 PM
I assume that the engine is able to turn over on the starter... it's not clearly stated in your posts above.
You said you have fuel. Are you saying that there is fuel in the tank? Or do you know for certain that there is fuel in the carb float bowl?
When in doubt, the quick screening test is to dump a thimble of gasoline down the carb throat. If the engine starts, runs very briefly and dies you have a fuel delivery problem to sort out.
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Posted 09 February 2014 - 03:19 PM
It turns over on the starter and we have fuel in the bowl aswell
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Posted 09 February 2014 - 03:32 PM
Try the thimble of fuel down the carb throat to rule out a stuck carb piston or plugged jet.
How have you tested for spark and where are you seeing spark?
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Posted 09 February 2014 - 03:37 PM
Pulled the spark plugs out and held them near the frame to see if the sparked. All did. Will try the fuel down the throat aswell.
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Posted 09 February 2014 - 08:31 PM
I have fuel, but not going to plugs...help welcome... please quote my post if you have a hint as i cant follow the thread on my phone
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Posted 09 February 2014 - 08:33 PM
I have fuel, but not going to plugs...help welcome... please quote my post if you have a hint as i cant follow the thread on my phone
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As Doug has suggested above, pour a thimble full of fuel down the carb
It may be that your carb needs a good clean and service due to it standing
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Posted 09 February 2014 - 09:09 PM
I have fuel, but not going to plugs...help welcome... please quote my post if you have a hint as i cant follow the thread on my phone
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As Doug has suggested above, pour a thimble full of fuel down the carb
It may be that your carb needs a good clean and service due to it standing
Oh forgot to mention : Its a 'fresh' engine, had th enegine and everything out last month 
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Mine is purple, but I have been told that's normal
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Posted 09 February 2014 - 09:11 PM
Have you got an inline fuel filter?
If the fuel is getting as far as the carb (take the pipe off and place in a catch tank and crank) but not into the cylinders, it points to a carb issue
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Posted 09 February 2014 - 10:04 PM
Got the filter, float bowl is filled so probably carb i guess?
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