1098cc van, started, driven four miles, albeit lumpy, big bang, lots of blue smoke but continues to run. After standing a few hours, totally refuses to start including towing. Defies number of experienced Minor brains. Spark/Points ok/temporary coil swap/fuel getting through making plugs wet. Compressions appear ok as far as one could tell whilst on a rally field.
Nagging thought, what would be the effects of diesel in the fuel ?
Engine refuses to re start.
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JuNK512G
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Engine refuses to re start.
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Re: Engine refuses to re start.
Plugs that smell of diesel and a non runner I suspect.
"Once you break something you will see how it was put together"
Re: Engine refuses to re start.
Certainly - clouds of blue smoke and poor running.... Generally -wet plugs indicates an ignition problem. There is plenty of fuel.....but is it petrol? Dry the plugs (actually better to stick in another set) - disconnect the fuel pump - and pour an egg cup of petrol down the carb. If it doesn't run for a few seconds - back to the ignition.
