I've been putting together a Cossie powered Mk5 Cortina, tried starting the engine today for the first time as the cars pretty much finished but couldn't get it to start. The engine turns over and fires once or twice then just dies. It's getting fuel and sparking.
If I take out one of the spark plugs it will start straight away but obviously very roughly... tried all the plugs and its the same with whatever one you take out.
Thought the plug leads might be on wrong but they seem to be correct, also tried a fresh battery.
Does anyone have any ideas????
On the plus side all the other electrics etc seem to be working!! I'm sure it's something simple timing related but never worked on a Cossie before.

Thanks

Tom