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Mitsubishi Pajero 1989: Won't start

My 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero petrol auto winds over, and has got spark, but won't start. Can you help?

It sounds like it’s not getting fuel. Get some aerosol starter fluid, like “Start Ya Bastard”, and spray that into the carburetor and then crank the engine. If it starts you can be assured it’s a fuel supply problem. In that case it could be a faulty needle and seat in the carby that’s letting the fuel drain back into the tank while it’s sitting not running.

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