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[temonays]

My 1980 Austin Mini 1000 does not start randomly. The self-starter is working normally. Usually this happens after I had been driving it around for some time, and then leaving it parked for some minutes, it wont start, hence the engine is still warm. 

If I push it, it will start on any gear. It has a new battery.
If it is left to cool down, (some couple of hours) it will start with no problems. 

I also tried putting it in a gear and giving it a small push just in case of timing, but the problem still persisted. 

Any help? Thanks

Edited by temonays, 05 May 2014 - 05:32 PM.

[lukesanders]

Mine does this too but I still haven't understood why

[Stevie Tease]

When you say 'wont start' does it turn over on the starter and not fire or nothing at all?

[CityEPete]

Sounds like fuel evaporation from the under bonnet temperature, a badly timed engine won't help as it runs hotter, Malta being warmer won't help either. Wrapping the exhaust manifold with proper insulation would be worthwhile in any warmer climate.

[temonays]

When you say 'wont start' does it turn over on the starter and not fire or nothing at all?

It turns over on the starter but does not fire

[CityEPete]

An electric fuel pump might be a worthwhile thing to fit, once the carb and fuel line are empty it takes a few turns of the engine to pump fresh fuel up to the carb,a pump will automatically pressurise up when you turn the ignition on.