Car wont start after sitting for a long time!

[Cockneygeorge]

After my car sitting for a long time I've decided to try get it going again! 

Fresh fuel

New plug

But no luck! Brought a new carb, new fuel tank and new coil, fitted it all tried starting but still nothing! It did try but now nothing! Got a spark, tried putting some fuel down plug hole but still no! Maybe the battery is at fault? Baring in mind the engine has had only a tank through it max! Any help would be appreciated before I think about buying a complete engine! Or anyone in high Wycombe area who knows more about this that could help.  Thanks malc 

[George Clegg]

Check the position of the choke buddy, maybe also reset carb needles. Heating up the block with a hairdryer for a few minutes often works too. 

[KORB]

12 minutes ago, Cockneygeorge said:

After my car sitting for a long time I've decided to try get it going again! 

Fresh fuel

New plug

But no luck! Brought a new carb, new fuel tank and new coil, fitted it all tried starting but still nothing! It did try but now nothing! Got a spark, tried putting some fuel down plug hole but still no! Maybe the battery is at fault? Baring in mind the engine has had only a tank through it max! Any help would be appreciated before I think about buying a complete engine! Or anyone in high Wycombe area who knows more about this that could help.  Thanks malc 

What's the compression like?

[Cockneygeorge]

14 minutes ago, KORB said:

What's the compression like?

Yeah its good, like I said its only had max 1 tank of fuel through the the engine!

[Cockneygeorge]

19 minutes ago, George Clegg said:

Check the position of the choke buddy, maybe also reset carb needles. Heating up the block with a hairdryer for a few minutes often works too. 

I'll try the hairdryer,  I did reset the H and L needles

[Cockneygeorge]

So it did start after a few pulls,  but put carb back on and it wont start!? Checked gaskets and all holes line up!? Could the oil I'm using be no good as its probably year half old maybe! Thanks malc