I had a similar problem with mine when I first got it... The solution, for
whatever reason, was to gravity feed the carb... It fired right up, and ran
fine when the fuel line was hooked back up to the pump.
Luke
----- Original Message -----
From: <BrYarboro@aol.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 9:22 PM
Subject: 1968 Mk. 3
>
> Hello again;
> I' truly amazed by the depth of knowledge on this list. Maybe you all can
> help me. I purchased my '68 in the fall for $500, plus a '70 parts car
from a
> friend who hadn't driven it in ~3 years. One cool thing about this car is
> that it was in a Japanese coffee commercial! Anyway, I can't get it to
start.
> I've got fuel to the pump, spark, turns over well, just won't start. I'm
> guessing that there may be varnish in the lines between the pump and the
> carbs. Suggestions?
> Additionally, the clutch fluid leaks, I'm going to rebuild the master and
the
> slave, and rebush the shift lever. I've got a new brake m/c, the old one
> leaked like crazy, do I need to replace the wheel cylinders, too?
> Also, what's the deal w/the M/C and Castrol brake fluid? Will using
anything
> else trash the seals?
> thanks,
> Brians
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