Inspiration needed!

[Shaun Matthews]

I have finished rebuilding my 1930 rep after it broke it’s cranks a couple of years back and it just does not want to start. – Compression is OK, crankcase doors sealed, carb stripped, restrippped, built and rebuilt god knows how many times over the last few days – ignition ( using one of Tony’s electronic ‘magnetos) is spot on – 30 degree btdc on full advance, Plug leads have been swapped back and forth 2 dozen times, new set of A6’s as well as the old ones, plenty of fuel, right leg like an olymic athelete and yet not even a whimper .

The plugs do not even get damp so I suspect the problem is one of scavenging – no obvious airleaks – help!

She never was a particularly good starter but even when in the deepest sulk she would always fire occassiomnaly (just enough to convince you to try for another 5 minutes!) but this is stupid. – I have even tried easy-start through the plug holes which will run her for about 1 second before she cuts out again.

[dave bushell]

Try A little oil down the plug holes to help seal the rings and undo the crankcase drain plugs and drain the crankcases – you may find there is a lot of petrol in the wells. Don’t forget to put the drain plugs back in!
Dave

[Jan Buchwald]

I use to put a glove over the intake to help it suck more petrol, and it starts with full choke, no throttle at all.
If your packing-glands are “dry”, you get “false” air that way.
You can also try the hard way, with a little dieselstart.
Yours
Jan B

[Roger Moss]

Hi Shaun. Give me a ring on 01664 840215 and we will be pleased to try and help. The Q & A is a bit extensive for this forum.
Roger

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