IT LIVES!
With two flat batteries, empty fuel lines and not having run for a month, it was with some optimism that I turned the key this afternoon. After pouring fuel into the pump down the hose from the filter, I let the plugs heat up for a bit and went for it. After sounding like trying to start a radial engine for a few seconds, it gradually limped into life. It needed max throttle to keep it chugging. And then it stopped. With the batteries on their last legs after a bit of a charge, some more fuel down the line, I gave it another go. In the dying throes of the battery, GW dragged itself back into life. Eventually, the lines seemed to clear and the afterburners kicked in. It certainly sounds and feels like it has more umph in it. The trailing acrid smoke at idle has gone. A bit of soot on revving, but the pump will need dialing in that much I know. It is such a fiddly job getting the inlet off and changing the gaskets though. I dropped countless nuts and washers. I must have lost an hour there at least. New gaskets from Mr R and new injector seats from Mr T, nozzles from Mr E. Bay. Looking forward to getting it on the road and giving it the boot. Could have done without the expense, but it's done now.
We're back!
Chris