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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Engine fails to start - it was and then stopped

Hi
The car, Blackie, passed his MOT and after a quick spin I brought him back to the house. It was running on the drive for 10 minutes or so and then stopped, Turns over no problems. I have fuel to the float bowl and sparks at the plugs.
Any thoughts before I cry!!!
Dave Price

Check that the choke control is operating freely; if it sticks on choked the car won't restart easily when hot.
Nick Nakorn

Nick - coincidence or otherwise but checked choke was fully in - turned a couple of times and he started up!! It may have been that I had not unlocked the cable - so I am happy again!!!
Where in Devon Nick - I'm in Beaford
Dave Price

Well that sucks...

Are you SURE it will start every time ?

I dont know... sounds risky, we need to all have a comment on the possiable problem, after all, what else is there to do today

Hahah

Congrats dave

Prop
Prop and the Blackhole Midget

Prop - it started and it ran. That'll do for now mate - photos to follow of me with smile!!!!
Dave Price

Looking forward to the pics dave...just have to keep plugging away at those grimlins

Prop
Prop and the Blackhole Midget

Hi Dave, I'm in Buckfastleigh but working in London - will be in The Shire next week for a bit.
Nick Nakorn

You go out of the county then!!!!
Dave Price

'Twas time I went o'er yonder hill to see the big town my buddy..
Nick Nakorn

Nick,
Where in London are you working? I'm in Camden and live in Islington.
G Lazarus

LOL -car starts and runs Ok so its time to get the insurance sorted and then its off onto the Devon windy roads.
Dave Price

This thread was discussed between 09/03/2015 and 14/03/2015

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