Tu Starting Problems

[fionn205 0]

I recently swopped the gearbox in my 1.1 205 for a 309 5-speed gearbox, all went well. While I had the engine out I also serviced it and then fit a new cambelt. I started the engine once and it fired up fine and idled.

It hasn't been started for about 3 months and today I fitted a new mechanical fuel pump and after cleaning the plugs it started but cut out as soon as I revved the engine. It wouldn't start so I again inspected the plugs they were a foul black, so I cleaned them but it won't start. Any suggestions why? It sounds like it turning over just fine. Could the timing be out or is it the new pump?

[allye 530 3 Cars]

establish if you have fuel or a spark first. However if its been sat for a while it could be bad fuel or clogged up carb.

[Smokeymi16 0 1 Cars]

I'd look at the fuel pump first if the plugs are all black and sooty it means ur over fuelling u might have to much fuel pressure.

[Tandoh 17]

Took me a good 20 minutes to start my Rallye once whe it was running the standard carbs after being left for a few months. I ended up holding my hand over the top of the carb, which made it start lumpy, but I managed to clear it up with a bit of throttle for a few minutes.

[allye 530 3 Cars]

I ended up holding my hand over the top of the carb, which made it start lumpy, but I managed to clear it up with a bit of throttle for a few minutes.

 

This is an amazing technique and can result in some cool flames coming out the top of the carb

[fionn205 0]

^{after leaving it over night I managed to get it to start by using a lucizade bottle full of petrol connected to the pump so im guessing the fuel line is clogged somewhere, i havent ever changed the filter so maybe thats it}

Edited June 3, 2012 by fionn205