I am taking my morris 850 to get a new waterpump tommorow and went outside to start it(as I do afternoons) it started fine but then began to lose revs and then stopped. It the started again fine but same problem. Also when I push the accelrator pedal NOTHING no revs, just says running at the same low rev, I could actuallt press the whole pedal in and it still would stay the same. I haven't taken it for a run for a week and a half but I really need to know what this problem may be as I have to get it to the mechanics tomorrow. Please help guys and girls.

thanks all???

Have you check its getting enough fuel?

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might sound silly, but how would I check that?

Can you hear the fuel pump tick at all when you turn the ignition on...
If not it may need a swift kick like mine used to.

Undo the lid of the float bowl, see it there's petrol in there.
While it's off, put a tin under it, then get someone to turn ignition on for a few secs.

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Throttle cable loose and slipping ????? Or broken ?????

Does it rev if you turn the throttle bit on the carby itself.