Hi All, I have a 1970 maverick, 200ci with 3 speed floor shift. I recently decided to renew the lifters, push rods, valve stem seals and head gasket. It was a bit noisy and as my car had sat around for about 20 years in storage before I purchasedit, I decided to do the above.
I've replaced the above items, plus new oil pump, cleaned the oil pan( lots of sludge in it!), new gaskets etc.
Not touched the distributor or timing.
Filled her with oil and new filter and went to start the old girl. Turns over and tries to fire up but just won't start! It's sparking ok, fuel ok, can't see why it won't start when it was starting straight up before.
Any help or advice appreciated. I'm in the UK, and my mav is one of only 2 here. Thanks.
I've replaced the above items, plus new oil pump, cleaned the oil pan( lots of sludge in it!), new gaskets etc.
Not touched the distributor or timing.
Filled her with oil and new filter and went to start the old girl. Turns over and tries to fire up but just won't start! It's sparking ok, fuel ok, can't see why it won't start when it was starting straight up before.
Any help or advice appreciated. I'm in the UK, and my mav is one of only 2 here. Thanks.