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FREE BEER !!!!
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:22 pm
by 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
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:29 pm
by aupickup
where abouts are you
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:30 pm
by aupickup
have you got the plugs leads in the correct firing order
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 3:54 pm
by travellingman
Hi mate im in leicester.
firing order 1342 ...1 front of engine
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 4:17 pm
by aupickup
make sure the timing is not 180 degrees out
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:00 pm
by 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!
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:49 pm
by 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
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:20 am
by 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!