[Mgs] 79B won't start

[mgbob at juno.com]

Hi Monte,
   Since the pump pumped for 20-30 seconds, it should be working.  A pump
fills the system, then shuts off, and it takes 20 seconds or so to do that.
   Check for spark, and that there is fuel at the jet.
    Is your engine fitted with the ZS carb?  Its choke could be stuck open.
   Check for spark first.
Bob

---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Monte/Jane Morris" <montejane at gmail.com>
To: Paul Hunt <paul.hunt1 at blueyonder.co.uk>
Cc: Mgs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Mgs] 79B won't start
Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:11:06 -0500

Thanks to all who responded; it always amazes me how quickly one can get
help on this list!
We still are unpacking and getting the house back into order, so I've had no
chance to look at the MG yet. One quick observation is that the pump did
"chatter" for about 20-30 seconds.  So I figure it is working; but I may
have to "whack" it a little if there is no gas coming out of the carb inlet
hose.
I'll let everyone know what I find out.
Monte