Nottinghamshire

[rayf3262]

First thing i was told was the fuel lines were getting hot..

This suggests to me that the engine earth connection is bad. The starting current is possibly grounded via the fuel line!
It could also prevent the battery from properly charging too.

Try a jump lead between the engine block and the battery -VE terminal.

 

[bry]

Thanks ray,i have made a note of this.Indeed thanks to everyone that has had input..