Hello,
Yes, the fuel pump does click, so I do not think that this is the problem.
I always start the car in neutral, but, in addition (I read that in my other
car's user's manual) if you depress the clutch, you reduce the amount of
"crap" that the starter and the starting engine has to turn (ie: the main
shaft in the gear box) and reduce the frictions, making it easier to
start...
If someone has a different point of view on that one, I would be glad to
hear more about it.
Thanks, cyrille
-----Original Message-----
From Gary & Kathryn Bales [mailto:kgb at frontiernet.net]
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2003 3:36 PM
To: DE-BREBISSON,CYRILLE (HP-Boise,ex1); spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Car does not start
I don't know that much about 1500s, but I would start by checking the
points. Can you hear the fuel pump clicking when the key is on? If it is a
factory unit, sometimes a sharp bash with the nearest rock will do the
trick. Also, your clutch will last a lot longer if you always start it in
neutral. I'm sure some of the listers will come up with some other
suggestions for you. Good luck!
Kate
'72 MG Midget
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