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[Healeys] BJ8 doesn't want to start

To: Austin Healey <healeys@autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 doesn't want to start
From: Jorge Garcia <fortee9er@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:22:16 -0700 (PDT)
I am having a problem getting my BJ8 to start. It has been sitting for a few 
months while I replaced the starter with a gear reduction type starter and did 
some work on the cooling system.
The car will crank, there is spark at the plugs, and there is fuel in the 
carburetor bowls. I sprayed starting fluid into the rear carb with the aid of a 
short section of hose and it tried to run but I could not get it to start after 
spraying more starter fluid. My theory was that if the engine ran for however 
long with starter fluid  it meant that there is a problem with the carburetors. 
What part of the carburetor could be causing the no start condition? Fuel is 
getting to the fuel bowls, the fuel bowls are full, I checked that the Gross 
Jet float valve were not stuck. What am I missing in this diagnostic process?
Thanks
Jorge Garcia
1965 BJ8
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