mk1 Eunos - cranks but won't start

[Badger1]

I normally leave my mk1 in the garage, but the last 6 days the car has been left outside (not used). I went to start the car tonight and it cranks but won't start.

Could the heavy rain cause it due to damp in the engine bay?

Edited by Badger1 on Friday 19th March 21:43

[miniman]

Give the HT leads and the engine in general a good blast of WD40.

[Badger1]

miniman said:

Give the HT leads and the engine in general a good blast of WD40.

Just tried that, took off leads and sprayed both in the hole and in/on the leads, and generally around them. No luck

[Slinky]

Does the exhaust smell of unburnt fuel after you crank it? Do you know if you're actually getting a spark?

Check the CAS (back of the rocker cover) to see whether it's covered in oil too..

[Badger1]

Solved it The connection for the Bipes had come loose so the engine wouldn't start.

I reconnected the Bipes and the car fired up......I must have dislodged it as I got out of the car last time. I've repositioned it so it doesn't catch on my leg next time!

Edited by Badger1 on Saturday 20th March 10:14

[bluetone]

Badger1 said:

Solved it The connection for the Bipes had come loose so the engine wouldn't start.

I reconnected the Bipes and the car fired up......I must have dislodged it as I got out of the car last time. I've repositioned it so it doesn't catch on my leg next time!

Excuse my ignorance Badger but wtf are 'Bipes'?

Welcome btw!

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Edited by bluetone on Saturday 20th March 10:31

[Slinky]

bluetone said:

Excuse my ignorance Badger but wtf are 'Bipes'?

This

Glad you got it sorted Badger..

Edited by Slinky on Saturday 20th March 13:19

[Elaine B]

Hello
Which pipes were loose. As I have a Mazda started first time took her for a drive drove fine. As soon as stopped would not start again absolutely nothing