ORIGINAL: pauluk2w
why not take it to a local club and see if someone can get it started for you. or failing that if you are going to go to the LHS why not take the plane with you and ask one of them guys. i know a plane is a big thing to take to the LHS but they will probably get it started for you and tell you whats wrong. when i first got my P51 mustang i was at the field trying and trying to get it started. in the end a friend noticed i had not turned the r/x on (i felt so stupid).

on another occasion i forgot to connect the fuel line to the carb
I probably will.. Im kind of stubborn.. I like to figure things out on my own until I totally give up.. Im going to take the tank out and change the lines to see if that helps.. If not, then i'll see about getting some help..