>>>>> JOSHAUGH.UK.ORACLE.COM wrote <<<<<<<
>...It's been in a dry garage and I doubt very much it's damp or anything
>(tried
>the usual WD40, etc.). I'm sure when I recently tried it I heard the petrol
>pump ticking and fuel coming thro'. I've had a plug out and earthed it and
>couldn't see a spark when turning the engine over (although I'm not sure I did
>this properly). The points seem to be OK, with a decent gap.
>
>....
>Any other ideas or things to try?
My quick test is to spray a small amount of "starting fluid" on the carb
filters and then try to start it. If there is any spark you should get a
few revs. If you get no running - I would immediately start checking out
the ignition system
John
John A. Wise, Ph.D., CHFP Tel: (+1) (904) 226-6384
Center for Aviation/Aerospace Research Fax: (+1) (904) 226-7050
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University E-mail: wise@db.erau.edu
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Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900 USA
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