Elan wont start - some simple advice sought!

[c.d.s.]

If you don't see fuel in the mechanical pump try a quick spray of starter fluid into the airbox, but don't get to enthusiastic
with it!
If it turns over for a bit and stops when it's used up the starter fluid,
I would suspect you have a fuel delivery problem of some sort.

Slow deliberate steps will solve your problems, you are in good hands in this forum

cds