[Tommy21]

Ok so my engine sat in the shed covers for around 5 months I have now put it back in and it took a long time to get it to start but I got it and then the next day it won’t start again and it’s now been a week of trying and still can’t get it to start it seems to have spark not a very strong spark but no weaker then before and thoughts on what the problem is I will be changing the plugs soon thanks Tom

[bumstein]

Presuming it’s cranking over fine but not starting, off the top of my head

Old fuel
No fuel
Fuel filter
Fuel pump
Fuel pickup or lines blocked
Carby problem
Air leak (vac lines if there is any, manifold, carby or gasket)

Bad earth on motor = weak spark
Timing out
Spark plugs dirty, old or gap wrong
Spark plug leads or coil HT lead
Dizzy cap
Dizzy rotor
Ignition coil
Ignition fuse

Eliminate bit by bit!! For example does it run on start ya bastard but not without? MIGHT indicate the problem is fuel.

All of these could cause problems, there’s probably more to the list and it’s not necessarily in order. Google ‘car won’t start troubleshooting guide’ and work your way though the list. It’s a doable job but a systematic approach helps a bunch and it helps to know how to interpret what you find. Report back your findings

[Tommy21]

Ok have been trying all arvo haven’t tried start you bastard yet but plan on getting some have a mate who’s a mechanic coming out on Sunday so will see what happens

[sideways]

Fly spray works as start ya bastard.

[Tommy21]

Ok thanks

[Tommy21]

Got her going timeing was out fixed that and started first click

[bumstein]

Win! Good result