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Sept 1, 2019 19:49:30 GMT
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I got the engine and gearbox in on the moggy today. I wired up the dizzy and got a fat spark. The car has not ran for 15 years and this is a known good engine that I have swapped for the seized one. After getting it turning over I emptied the old fuel out. The fresh fuel was pumped through and the pipe connected to the carb. Now it tries to start, it's catching, but won't fire. I checked the firing order but all fine. The float bowl was full. I pulled a plug and it was dry. I have previously dismantled the su carb and cleaned it. I wonder what it could be? What would stop fuel getting in? Any thoughts would be gratefully received. Thanks Jed
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slater
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Moggy won't startslater
@slater
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Sept 2, 2019 16:56:43 GMT
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Blocked jet? Choke working?
Timing right?
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Sept 2, 2019 17:25:50 GMT
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Try pouring some petrol straight down the choke, or try some easy start
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Sept 2, 2019 17:30:20 GMT
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Thanks for your help guys Well after stripping carb for a second time and checking the firing order for the 5th time I finally had an epiphany. The car has been stood 15 years . I disconnected the exhaust and it burst into life! The exhaust baffles just have collapsed inside and blocked it unless there is a wasp nest in it. What a conundrum! Never heard of that before.
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ChasR
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Moggy won't startChasR
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Sept 2, 2019 20:46:03 GMT
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As Eddie Murphy once said:  |
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Last Edit: Sept 2, 2019 20:47:16 GMT by ChasR
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Sept 2, 2019 20:48:54 GMT
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Ha ha I thought of that film when I realized what it was . I reckon it's the baffles rotted.
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