TR6 won 't start

[Dom H]

Hi all,  

My cousin drove over his tr6 from Germany in August and it has been sat in the garage for a couple of months. I have taken it out a couple of times but since before Christmas I can't get it started. I have changed the battery and initially thought it was the fuel pump that was broken as it was making a slight whine. It just doesn’t quite start - as if no fuel is getting to the engine. My cousin tells me he recently fitted a new fuel pump so it can’t be that. Any advice or help would be much appreciated. I’m in Oxford Boars Hill OX1. 

[stuart]

When was the last time it had fresh fuel in it? Last time it had a fuel filter?

Stuart.

[Waldi]

It is pretty common for old cars to have difficulties after several months of not running. If the fuel is more than say 4-6 months old, it has aged, and to make it worse it also could be “summer-grade” petrol. Oil companies put less volatile parts in summer fuel, which adds to poor starting if left over in winter conditions.

Check one sparkplug, do you see a spark if you remove one and crack the engine? Or is it wet then?

Waldi

[Mk2 Chopper]

Have you removed an injector to see if any fuel is being pushed through the system? 

Gareth

[Mike C]

I assume this means its kicking over from a spark "It just doesn’t quite start ". Make sure the fuel enrichment lever on the MU is adjusted &working .

Stale fuel will really affect these engines- I have to add Stabil when I leave the car for more than a month or so.