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[!3UMBLEBEE]

hi i just picked up my mini today and whilst trying to start it it seems that no fuel is reaching the engine.... its a 1275cc but thats about all i know. its also not getting a spark but i know whats causing that..... heres a pic of what i think is the problem as it looks like somethings missing but i dont know whats what really.......

 

and this is me enjoying stripping the interior...

 

 

 

Thanks for any advice as i am a complete noob 

[robminibcy]

It has no fuel line connected. There should be a pipe going from the copper pipe on the left to the top fuel pipe on the carb.

[carbon]

Also the vacuum advance pipe has been disconnected (rubber elbow on carb with screw stuffed into the hole). If you're planning to use this as a daily driver you would be best to refit this pipe as well.

 

There are two brass pipes on the carb float chamber, the one nearest the bulkhead is where the fuel goes in.

 

The other brass pipe is for overflow, there should be nothing coming out of this one once you have the engine back up and running.

[dklawson]

As above, the fuel line is disconnected from the carb.  However, that begs the question... when you crank the engine on the starter fuel should be pouring onto the ground from somewhere.  You didn't mention any spilled fuel though.  

 

Make sure there is some fresh fuel in the tank.  With the car on stands, trace the metal pipe from under the fuel tank to the front of the car.  If the car has an electric fuel pump, factory pumps are mounted on the left rear subframe under the tank.  If it has an aftermarket electric pump it could be located anywhere along the fuel line at the whim of the previous owner who installed it.  Mechanical pumps are mounted on the back of the engine.  Trace the fuel pipe from back to front noting what type of pump you have (mechanical or electric) and make sure the fuel pipe is intact (not crushed or damaged).  At the front of the car look for where the fuel pipe runs up into the engine bay.  Once you know you have fuel and can get the pump working you will need to install a rubber fuel hose between that disconnected pipe and the carb inlet as described above.

 

For now do not worry about the vacuum advance connector with the screw in it.  Get the engine started and running, then worry about the vacuum advance.

[!3UMBLEBEE]

Argh brilliant thanks. Gives me somewhere to start hunting. Although its definitely a mechanical pump so have a look at that when I can.