[Mgs] 79B won't start

[mgbob at juno.com]

Hi Monte,
  Yes, gasoline can go stale in six months. If it's gas that is keeping the
engine from starting, it is probably because something is gummed up and stuck.
Once started, the engine will run on the stale gas, though not well.
  Have you determined that there is gas at the main jet?  With air cleaner
removed, does the carb smell gassy?
  Have you checked for good spark by laying a connected spark plug on the
engine and watching for a spark?
  If you have a spark, you can put a few drops of gasoline into the carb, or a
tiny spray of starting fluid (tiny amount only), turn the key and hear it fire
up.
Bob

---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Monte/Jane Morris" <montejane at gmail.com>
To: Mgs at autox.team.net
Subject: [Mgs] 79B won't start
Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:28:34 -0500

I've been lurking again for several years; learning but having no mechanical
problems.

We just got back home after 6 months away. I tried to start the MG to no
avail (cranks well) and due to all the other things that need done haven't
gotten back to it yet. The car started and ran fine the day we left.

At the moment, I have only one question; could the gas have gone bad in that

period of time?  The car has sat for even longer periods without a problem
starting.

Thanks,

Monte
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