carbs are not getting fuel

[saetranc]

tried to fire up my dads elan +2 s130 a few years ago.
probably the first time it had been fired up since his death 11 years ago.
put fuel in the tank had my uncle and some of his friends to help me. the engine turned over but it would not fire. so we took of the air filter and sprayed fuel directly in to the webers. it fired right up. but died as soon as the fuel we squirted inn ran out.

is it the fuel lines or carbs that's not doing their job properly?

should i put a hint of diesel in the valves before i fire it up again?

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[oldchieft]

Firing up an engine that has been stood for 11 years and just running it will likely end in tears.

Spay a mix of oil and paraffin down the bores and turn by hand.

Drop the sump and clean it, inspect the bottom end and rods and bores for rust.

Pump fresh oil into the main gallery with a hand pump and catch what falls out in a tray.

If it is clean fit the sump and fill with new oil.

Get the valve cover off inspect the cams for rust and pitting.

Operate all the valves with a screwdriver for the full travel.

Inspect the chain link by link for rust and free movement, inspect the distributor and oil pump skew gears.

If you find anything doubtful strip and rebuild the engine.

The are more checks that others might advise, but those are the ones that come to mind.

Jon the Chief

[saetranc]

what about the carb not getting fuel from the tank?
is this a common problem for Elan's or just cars that have sat for a wile?

[billwill]

Please read the following topic, where the fuel-line issue is currently being discussed in great detail.

lotus-twincam-f39/strange-engine-problems-t34585.html

[Galwaylotus]

Check, too, whether there is an in-line fuel filter. If so it could be blocked. If not, the inlet filter screens at the carburetors could be blocked.