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[The mini that could]

Went and brought my first mini last weekend it’s an 850cc 1987 Austin Mini I drove it away happy as Larry! 40 Miles down the road it started to judder through loss of power and bogging then would cut out managed to limp it home but now I’ve got it home I have replaced the spark plugs, Leads, Distributer cap, Rotor arm and coil pack but still no luck I don’t know where to go with it next as I have hardly any experience with this please help me good people of the mini community?

[WillCarter]

Was it raining when you drove it back home? 

[The mini that could]

Was it raining when you drove it back home?

No it wasn’t raining

[WillCarter]

When you mean wont start, does it turn over?

 

Also, have you checked the earth strap connection?

Edited by WillCarter, 23 August 2018 - 08:58 PM.

[WillCarter]

Check for a spark

 

Check for any loose connections, unconnected wires

 

Check to see how dirty your air filter is

 

Make sure there isn't a blockage in your float chamber and fuel lines

 

Check the alternator is working fine

 

Make sure that your choke and accelerator cable is working properly

 

Make sure that your plug leads are all correctly connected 

 

Check that your carb jet isn't stuck 

 

Make sure there isn't any moisture in or around the distributor 

 

Check the battery's voltage

[hunterg30]

pour some fuel down the carb intake ,if it starts more than likely fuel /pump problem

[The mini that could]

Check for a spark
 
Check for any loose connections, unconnected wires
 
Check to see how dirty your air filter is
 
Make sure there isn't a blockage in your float chamber and fuel lines
 
Check the alternator is working fine
 
Make sure that your choke and accelerator cable is working properly
 
Make sure that your plug leads are all correctly connected 
 
Check that your carb jet isn't stuck 
 
Make sure there isn't any moisture in or around the distributor 
 
Check the battery's voltage

No moisture in distributor

Got a new air filter to go on just didn’t do it tonight as I was getting eaten alive by mosies haha

Not too sure about the carb will have to have a look

Alternator and wiring are fine from what I can see

And I made sure the leads where all properly on when changing them

[The mini that could]

When you mean wont start, does it turn over?
 
Also, have you checked the earth strap connection?

Might sound stupid but where is the earth strap on a mini?

[WillCarter]

 

When you mean wont start, does it turn over?
 
Also, have you checked the earth strap connection?

Might sound stupid but where is the earth strap on a mini?

 

It's a large threaded wire near to the engine steady: 

 

http://www.theminifo...ngine-problems/

Haven't got a picture myself.

 

I don't know if the location varies depending on the model, but if you look for a large threaded wire like the one in the picture then you'll just need to follow it.

 

Then check the boot's earth connection too

[The mini that could]

When you mean wont start, does it turn over?
 
Also, have you checked the earth strap connection?

Might sound stupid but where is the earth strap on a mini?

It's a large threaded wire near to the engine steady: 




 
http://www.theminifo...ngine-problems/
Haven't got a picture myself.
 
I don't know if the location varies depending on the model, but if you look for a large threaded wire like the one in the picture then you'll just need to follow it.
 
Then check the boot's earth connection too

Okay thanks will gives me a list of things to check over tomorrow I’ll let you know how it goes

[blacktulip]

Where are you based?

[Its a min]

Standard Points or converted to electronic ignition?

If points, have you checked to make sure they are correctly adjusted/gapped and checked the condenser.

[The mini that could]

Where are you based?

The isle of sheppey in kent

[The mini that could]

Standard Points or converted to electronic ignition?
If points, have you checked to make sure they are correctly adjusted/gapped and checked the condenser.

How can you tell like I said I’m new to all of this haha

[harrythehat]

check damper on top of carb

black screw down plastic cap on top of carb

unscrew and check it has oil

look inside it has another tube that one needs to be nigh full with oil.

 

only use 3 in one or light machine oil anything heavier will bog engine down