Will not start

[DaveT]

Hi. I am a newcomer to Austin Sevens and proudly possess a 1932 Tickford Cabriolet.

Drove it out of the garage after winter hibernation (me and it) no Problem but when I came to drive it back in there was no light on the ignition switch and engine turned over but with no sign of starting.

Before I start stumbling around trying to figure out what is wrong it occurred to me that someone might know exactly what the problem is likely to be or point me in the right direction.

Thanks in anticipation.

Alan

I sometimes have the same problem with my '35 Ruby. I find that the ignition switch lever and / or the key need a bit of a wobble and then the light comes on, I would put it down to a dry connection inside the switch or just old age with the wiring. 

But don't be tempted to take the ignition switch apart as they tend to fall into many pieces   

Let everyone know what you find and what the outcome is.

Dave (wet and soggy in Cumbria)