1974 MG Midget Gas pump problem?

1974 MG MIDGET
54,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MAY3WD
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I have left my little buddy sit in the garage too long and now it won't start. I shoot some starting fulid into the spark plug holes and put plugs back in. Then re attach the cables ( I taped them and numbered them ) and crank it over. VROOM.......kaput! Pulled out the choke as I always do but it won't run. Any help out there?[img:f515b0f391]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/330401_LEFT_1.jpg[/img:f515b0f391]
Mar 12, 2009 at 12:24 AM
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Disconnect a sparkplug or 2 and ground it to the engine and crank it over-do you have spark? Let me know
Mar 12, 2009 at 12:39 AM
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[quote:a7cb4e6306="rasmataz"]Disconnect a sparkplug or 2 and ground it to the engine and crank it over-do you have spark? Let me know[/quote:a7cb4e6306]

Yep, I have sparking. This happened once before when I let it sit too long without turning it over and the mechanic said it was something with the fuel pump near the back of the car but I forget what he told me to do next time it happened.
Mar 12, 2009 at 10:50 PM
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Yes i have sparking
Mar 12, 2009 at 10:51 PM
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Check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/pick-up strainer and fuel pump
Mar 12, 2009 at 10:53 PM
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How do I do that. I'm a novice when it comes to cars.
Mar 12, 2009 at 10:56 PM
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You hook up a fuel pressure tester before and after the fuel filter on the fuel line
Mar 12, 2009 at 11:16 PM