Starting issue

[cider]

Hi
I`m having issues starting our bis seem I have to crank it over for such a long time
to get it to fire that it almost flats the battery, but when it catches it runs fine.
What I`ve done is to replace the fuel lines and fitted a electric pump
as to make sure fuel is getting to the carb
And still will not fire/start " I`m sure its a land rover in disguise!! wont start, rusty and leaks oil  "
Any pointers please

Cheers

Pete
 

[stuey]

If I had to guess I'd say your battery is on its way out- what sort of voltage is you battery showing?

[Clancy_Ryan]

Definitely looks like battery, I've had the same issue and once I've replaced it with a new one, never had ane problems again.

[cider]

Hi
Just took the battery out and stuck it on a charger so will see if it will start
When i brought the car in march I was informed it had a new battery fitted  might need to
get it tested
What sort of cold crank amps should the battery be

Cheers
Pete

[stuey]

this explains it fairly well-

http://www.aa1car.com/library/2003/us20310.htm

[cider]

Hi
Well we brought a new battery and............
We still have no go
There`s fuel getting to the carb
Getting a spark at the plugs,,, spark plugs are clean
New plug leads fitted
Any Ideas to what the contact point gap should be please or point me in the direction where to
go next

Thank you
pete

[Pete126]

The points are set at 0.40mm also check the ignition timing once you have set the points

[cider]

Today I`ve re-set the points to 0.40mm when the engine is turning over via the starter
the points arced like someone welding ,so when I put a little pressure on the points it came to life with no arcing
Removed finger the engine died "There`s light at the end of the tunnel "
Points on their way out maybe ??

Cheers
Pete

[Da Londo]

Replace points and condenser and set timing.

[cider]

Hi
Thank you all for the help 
Would someone have a link to how to re set the point timing please

Thank you

Pete

[Gadge]

Here's an easy way to set timing.

Set the point gap. Put the car into 2nd gear and rock the car until the little Mark on the pulley lines up with the first of the 3 pointers on the engine casing. You now have 10 degrees before TDC (this is where the piston needs to be). Next loosen the distributor bolt so it can turn freely by hand. Turn the distributor so that the points are just about to open - this can be done very accurately by turning the ignition on an touching one side of the points with a test light. When the points are closed the light will come on, when they open the light turns off so just as it goes off is the point the points have just opened. Once this has happened lock the distributor bolt. Timing is now set

The arcing that you mention is a knackered condenser but I would advise replacing the points aswell as the arcing may have pitted them

[cider]

Hi
Spot on Gadge Just what I`m looking for Cheers

[Gadge]

No problem bud

[cider]

Hi
A bit of a update today; points and condenser ordered "I live next door to an auto parts store "
Sadly not an stocked item  . I was talking my issues with me old man then he walked off to his
shed and came back with a old square bisto tin full of old keys car bits etc.Yep theres a old Leyland
packet with a condenser, after fudging and faking it into place me bis fired up on the first turn
and drove as if there was a turbo in there
The love is back

 

[ChrisRLewis]

Perhaps your 126 is a Land Rover in disguise, that's if it's running better with a British Leyland part 
I am glad that you have solved out your problem.