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by Novocastrian
Sat Sep 24, 2005 8:13 pm
Forum: Fuel & Ignition
Topic: Rebuilt sprint engine won't start
Replies: 11
Views: 5666

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Thanks for that Jon

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by Novocastrian
Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:18 pm
Forum: Fuel & Ignition
Topic: Rebuilt sprint engine won't start
Replies: 11
Views: 5666

engine

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Had the engine trying to fire today. The H/T leads are probably due for replacement and are of the "silicone" type so I've ordered new H/t leads and a distributor cap.

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by Novocastrian
Mon Sep 12, 2005 1:07 pm
Forum: Fuel & Ignition
Topic: Rebuilt sprint engine won't start
Replies: 11
Views: 5666

engine

Thanks to everyone for taking the time to reply - it's appreciated as there aren't any Dolomite specialists here in Newcastle.<br>
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The engine was turned over by hand many times before trying it on the starter and the petrol is new. It looks like I will be starting by re-checking the engine ...
by Novocastrian
Sat Sep 10, 2005 3:17 pm
Forum: Fuel & Ignition
Topic: Rebuilt sprint engine won't start
Replies: 11
Views: 5666

Rebuilt sprint engine won't start

Can any engine builders please advise ?<br>
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I have a spark, there is petrol at the carbs and the engine turns over fine but it won't run. I have noticed when the engine is turned over by hand there does not appear to be any suction when I put a hand over the carb mouths. When I put a hand over ...