Talk Morgan Forums Thread Like Summary - Engine not starting!

Hi all. I have a 1986 Morgan plus 4 with a Fiat 2 litre engine. Yesterday whilst driving the car (without any issues over a trip of about 30 miles), I hit a steep hill near my house and the engine power just went and it stalled. I tried to start it and although the engine turned over fine, it did not fire.

After I towed the car home, I checked to see if there was a spark at the plug and there was. So I'm pretty sure the problem is fuel not reaching the carb.

I don't know what type of fuel pump is on the car and when I turn on the ignition I can't hear any mechanical pump noise.

Just wondered if anyone could suggest something to test if it is a fuel problem.

Ps- I have checked that there is fuel in the tank!

Many thanks

Dear all … sorry for belated reply but have been away. Thank you all for the really helpful tips and advice. The car has no carbs and is EFI, so I was unable to try the cold start (@SCX358G)
I did locate the fuel pump and gave both it and the fuel filter a tap with my rubber mallet. I then tried the ignition again and unbelievably it started! The car engine was cold by this point, so not sure if it was the hot engine fault (@Mkiss).
The fuel level was quite low, but not low enough to stop the fuel on a hill and I have used it on a run since starting (thanks @ScotiaSteve).
The debris in the fuel tank was a great suggestion (@BigLes), and I think I will get the tank inspected along with changing fuel pump, lines and filter, also thanks @Richard V6.
Finally, thanks @ GrumpyPa, if it didn’t start, your suggestion would have been a good first check.
Really appreciate your help and knowledge!
Cheers Smuggs