rafrover
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colnerov said:Hi, a couple of things, If the tank is low on petrol, you say you've put 5 ltrs in but how much
was there in there already? The reserve gives you the last 1½ to 2 gallons so make sure the
reserve lever is pulled out so you don't get confused over that. You may need to crank it for a
little while, with a lovely assistant cranking it over watch the fuel filter to see if fuel is being
pumped up. If it is and still doesn't start then remove a spark plug, is it wet with fuel? If it's
dry then the fault could be with the carbs. If it's wet then put the plug back into the lead and
lay the plug on the engine so that it earths and get your lovely assistant to crank the engine
over again, does the plug spark? If it doesn't then the problem lies with the LT or HT in the
distributor. Do that then come back for further instalments.
Colin
Finally got the fuel filter out, it is dirty but can't tell if it is the problem. With the filter off, the fuel hose
that goes to the filter is bare. And I tried to crank the engine so see if any fuel is pumped out. But nothing. Could this
be the fuel pump? Is this normal not to see fuel coming out of the hose? Thx again for your help.