Need to start.....
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Need to start.....
cheers
Posted
Old Timer
Putting a bit of oil in the top may help, but it may have seized. :dontknow:
~Madferret
Mk1 1457cc 5door GX '83
Mk1 1457cc 5door GX '83
Posted
Local Hero
Anyway, not being smart or anything, 1st is there any petrol in the tank, well you never know?
It sounsd like a fuel/timing issue bud, what is block you have bud, what carb has it got, have you checked for blockages in lines, fuel filter and inline fuel filter, is the carb filthy and jets blocked, make sure fuel is getting through.
Have you replaced filler neck, it tank suffering from rust which if original filler neck it will have, then you need to remove the sender unit and unblock the small filter.
Check the condition of distributor cap and rotor arm and leads to make sure she is sparking.
Is timing ok as far as your aware, have you just bought the car?
More you let me know, more we can do for you
If you were closer i would gladly come along, but your a tad too far fella
Pete :wink:
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Local Hero
i am assuming same as pedders that it is turning just not firing.
start with the simple
1, is there a spark
pull number one plug out. put it back in the plug cap and get a friend to try and start it.
if there is a spark then it's firing.
if there is'nt problem found.
check all high tension leads (including the one from the coil to the dizzy). check dizzy cap and rotor arm. check points and conderser if fitted. check coil is ok (test in the haynes manual is a good place to start) check low tension side.
2, is there fuel
do as pete has suggested
thats the basics. next your looking at timing
Posted
Local Hero
Pete :wink:
Oh and this is an how-to for the fuel sender bud
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Posted
Local Hero
means that you dont need to check that bit but now need to check the wiring between the CDI and the distributor.
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Settling In
cheers
cheers all
Yeah sorry peddersgolf its another cab im on about its me mums one 1.8 same year though need to get it running as where moving house dont fancy trying to find a flatbed to move it lol
Posted
Local Hero
changing the plug wont hurt though.
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Local Hero
Pete :wink:
Posted
Old Timer
I didn't see the bit where he said it tried to start, sorry about that.
I do wish you two would belt up though…….
It's more likely something electrical or damp or both IMO
~Madferret
Mk1 1457cc 5door GX '83
Mk1 1457cc 5door GX '83
Posted
Local Hero
Madferret said
Do I need to explain why you don't over rev an engine that's been stood for 6 months? Possibly because there's no oil in the top of it and you run the risk of cracking a ring or worse.
I didn't see the bit where he said it tried to start, sorry about that.
I do wish you two would belt up though…….
It's more likely something electrical or damp or both IMO
woo hang on a minute boy. you gave the wrong advice on this occassion.
now cool your boots.
oh and 6 months is no different to a week with regards to oil at the top of the engine. thats what an oil pump is for.
only thing you may get is a bit of condensation build up giving the usual cream in the top end after running.
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Old Timer
I'm perfectly cool as I'm not the one making critical comments I'm someone trying to help. I am human and I can make a mistake and if I do I don't need someone to make out I'm stupid (you can work that out for yourself)
Now to the problem please…….
~Madferret
Mk1 1457cc 5door GX '83
Mk1 1457cc 5door GX '83
Posted
Local Hero
I am not prepared to bring this on the forum, but yes of late your a pain the backside leaving snide childish comments on post when we are trying to help others, please dont tell me to belt up, my own kids wouldn't speak to me in that manner.
If you have a problem speak to mods or your welcome to come visit me
Pete
Posted
Old Timer
Crank it over or better still get a friend to help, if theres no spark check the connections on the coil, remove the plug and make sure its not damp or covered in ?$%? Check the voltages to the coil (turn ignition on, dont crank it)
If you have spark there, put it back into the top of the distributor, then do the same for each lead, if your getting nothing its a rotor arm/distributor problem. If you have a spark then its not ignition problems.
Although you can check the timing I doubt it will have changed from the last time you drove the car, you've no points to fould up and no condensor to worry about, so it should be in the same condition you left it.
Thats about all for tonight I think.
~Madferret
Mk1 1457cc 5door GX '83
Mk1 1457cc 5door GX '83
Posted
Settling In
cheers
cheers
Posted
Old Timer
~Madferret
Mk1 1457cc 5door GX '83
Mk1 1457cc 5door GX '83
Posted
Local Hero
The mechanic above will solve your problems
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Settling In
Utter sacrilege
Posted
Old Timer
~Madferret
Mk1 1457cc 5door GX '83
Mk1 1457cc 5door GX '83
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