Re: Spit Starting Troubles!

["Mark N. Pacey" <M.N.Pacey@sheffield.ac.uk>]

Tom,

I had a similar problem when I first tried to start my old Mini.  The 
PO had rebuilt the engine before I got involved in the rebuild 
project and when I came to refit the distributor found that he had 
put the drive back in 180 degrees out from where it should be.  Two 
options, either rebuild the distributor back to front, or get the 
drive out and refit it properly.  For one reason and another, I went 
for the rebuild, but I suppose changing the drive is the proper 
solution.

Good luck!
Mark