Alan,
I would think that if the car was running when it was parked, it's pretty
unlikely that the crankshaft pully is on wrong. I'm sure you will get a lot
of more expert advice, but here's a few things to try in the meantime: If
you haven't replaced the spark plugs, now would be a good time to try that.
Squirt starter fluid in the carbs while cranking, if it kicks over and runs
for a few seconds, your problem is fuel, not ignition. You said you were
getting gas to the carbs but are you getting it through the carbs? you
didn't say when you cleaned the carbs, but fuel left sitting a long time can
turn to varnish and cleaning the bowls may not be enough. Check the needle
valves and make sure they are clear, then the jets and all the passages.
Hope this helps,
Bob
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Storey" <astorey@berry.edu>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 11:00 AM
Subject: Ignition timing problem
> I am trying to start a Spitfire Mark III, and I think my problem is
ignition timing. This car had been sitting for a good while, and I had
drained the tank, put in new fuel filters, and cleaned out the carb bowls.
>
> The car was running, but not too well, when I tried to set the ignition
timing (staticly) using the directions from the Haynes manual. Now, all I
can get is backfire through the carbs. I've check my firing order, and there
doesn't seem to be a problem with points and condenser. I am getting a
spark, and fuel is getting to the carbs. Could the crankshaft pulley be on
incorrectly therefore moving the mark from top dead center? Are the any
tricks to this process that I should be aware of?
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Alan
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