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[Healeys] BJ8 Doesn't want to start Part III

To: Austin Healey <healeys@autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 Doesn't want to start Part III
From: Jorge Garcia <fortee9er@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2009 16:58:07 -0700 (PDT)
Well I have done most if not all the things you guys have suggested and I still 
can't get the BJ8 to start.
I checked the manifold for a missing plug and there were none.
I emptied the fuel bowls found a small amount of sediment so I cleaned the 
bowls. I sprayed carbretor cleaner into the jets and put some paper towel in 
the bowls to see what if any thing came out. The jets are not clogged now but I 
did get some dirt and metalic particles on the paper towel. I kep sparaying 
carb cleaner until there was no dirt on the paper towel.
I cleaned the pistons throroughly and reassembled the carbs.
I also installed an inline fuel filter just before the carbs to remove any 
debris from the tank. 
On my first try it ran briefly but very rough and it also sounded like there 
was some interference with the flywheel and the starter - I just installed a 
new gear reduction starter. I kept trying to get the car to start but no luck. 
I did have the carbs choked and it was a beautiful 75F with low humidity.
OK guys what am I missing here I am ready to do bodily harm if this thing 
doesn't start someday soon.
Thanks
Jorge
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