won't run ???

[travellingman]

i challenge any local minor fans to get my traveller running for a frre beer !
i have tried everything!!
i have a good spark ,fresh fuel and fuel entering cylinders ,good compression ,all gaps adjusted . strong battery and booster pack.
it did try and start a few times but now theres nothing ......but wet plugs
even the solenoid has a bout gave up !!!
its really doin me head in

[aupickup]

where abouts are you

[aupickup]

have you got the plugs leads in the correct firing order

[travellingman]

Hi mate im in leicester.
firing order 1342 ...1 front of engine

[aupickup]

make sure the timing is not 180 degrees out

[bmcecosse]

Wet plugs at least confirms there is fuel. Take the plugs out - and dry them thoroughly (gas blowtorch does a good job) but DO NOT wire brush them. Choke OFF - throttle held wide open - and crank the engine over for 10 seconds to clear out the petrol - and leave it overnight (still with plugs out) if possible. Then try again in the morn with the nice dry plugs - or new ones if you have them!

[travellingman]

i have tried that a few times ,even warmed plugs up ! and set a light to the unspent fuel in the cylinders !!!

real shame as theres looks to be not alot needed for an m.o.t

[bmcecosse]

Well - when I changed the cylinder head on my last Mini (1340 engine) I just could NOT get it to start - plenty of spark, plenty of fuel (wet plugs like you) jump leads/charged battery etc etc but it just would not start. Finally towed it up the road - and it started within 20 yds, and started every time after that perfectly normally. So I can only suggest you try a tow start!