Hi all, my series 3 land rover has been off the road for about 8 months. I have been trying to start her today, but she wont fire up. The engine is turning over, there is a good spark at the plugs (electronic ignition fitted) the fuel is getting up to the carburrettor from the pump but I have a suspicion its not getting into the engine. The evidence being the spark plugs are dry after trying to start her and don't smell of any fuel. Also after trying to start her a few times she let out a huge BANG (nearly needed clean underpants!!!! LOL!) I have tapped the float chamber on the carb but same happening. Any other reasons the petrol isn't getting into the block to fire her up??? Desperate to get her started as I am moving to South Wales from Outer Hebridies at end of Oct and have a very interested buyer.

If you look down the throat of the carb whilst pulling the accelerator cable is it putting any fuel out? Also have you tried putting a little fuel straight in the throat?

ignore me I didn't read your post properly

Thanks Marmaduke will try that in morning when the midges have quietened down........hopefully!!!!

Might be worth having the top off thecarburettor and cleaning the jets. Sounds to me like a blocked jet or crap blocking the float valve leading to a dry bowl...I hate it when that happens.

One thing to check is the input filter if it's a Weber carb - seen them clog before.

Whatever it is is likely simple, but I do agree with your assessment of no fuel given the dry plugs.

Alan

Is the fuel pump working?