My test is t0 squirt a little starting fluid in the carbs & then try
to start it. If it runs for the few seconds then I figure it is fuel
problem. If it does not even pop with the starter fluid then I assume
it is an ignition problem.
John
John A. Wise
Glendale, AZ
1960 Triumph TR3A
Commission No: TS80422L
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On 22 Feb, 2009, at 12:14 PM, sujit roy wrote:
> I'm trying to start my Stag, but I have no signs that it wants to
> start. I
> got a few pops last night, but nothing today.
>
>
> WIll two old year gasoline prevent my car from starting?
> Battery fully charged.
> I have fuel getting into the LH carb as I had to take the float
> cover off to
> fix a leak. I'm not sure abo the RH carb. Other than checking the
> float bowl
> fro fuel how sure can I be that fuel is getting into the cylinders.
>
> Fuel pump is pumping.
>
> I have the timing approximately statically set to 12 degree before
> tdc. I
> have Luminition and a spark is present. How off can the timing
> before it
> won't start at all?
> This is the 3rd time I've adjusted he timing in the many years I've
> own the
> car. so I think I'm doing that right.
>
>
> Sujit
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