Help in Bristol

Post by **loti** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:51 pm

Hi, my son and I embarked on our second restoration of our Moggy 1000 earlier this year. We wanted to upgrade the engine and got hold of a dismantled 1275 MG engine. We rebuilt it, hopefully well enough, and fitted a new second hand carb, electronic ignition sytem and bigger bore exhaust. Unfortunately once all bolted together it wouldn't start and despite trying numerous different things we had no success. We then both ran out of enthusiasm and time. I would like to get it going and eventually back on the road so I am wondering if there is anyone in the Bristol area who could give us the help we might need. I would be willing to pay for a bit of time - could be my son's Christmas present! if you can help please post here or contact me at markgraham@blueyonder.co.uk
Thanks for looking

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:53 pm

Why won't it start ? Is it turning over ok ? Is there fuel getting to the carb ? And are there any sparks at the plugs! Basic questions - but it's back to basics till we suss out what's wrong.

Post by **loti** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:59 pm

Thanks for quick reply and yes to each of the basics!! hence the frustration.

Post by **heathy12** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:23 pm

PM me if your still looking for a hand.

Im Bristol based with a workshop NOT a trader

BS20 area, be nice to see another forum/club member local.

Ratbag · Post by **Ratbag** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 1:22 pm

BS4 if that's nearer...

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 1:34 pm

Is the fuel getting into the float chamber as the needle valves can stick with age.

Post by **Blaketon** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 6:36 pm

You have good compressions???

Post by **loti** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:29 pm

Pretty sure fuel getting through. Not sure of compression apart from thumb over spark plug holes feels fine.