shotglass_10

my car wont start it is an 85 GS. im getting good compression in the front rotor, and okay compression on the rear rotor, fuel and sparkare great too and i have cleaned the spark plugs several times with carb cleaner and it didnt help , but she wont run just crank, i had a guy who owned an rx-7 tell me that my problem was the water seals and that i should try towing it to start it but i want to know from people who know what their doing before i try this. also when its turning over the carb spits back does this mean its time for a rebuild? any input would be greatly appreciated Thanks!

trochoid

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Carb spitting does not mean it needs a rebuild, can be an indicator possibly. Go ahead and push/pull start. Try brake cleaner and compressed air to clean the plugs.

Keegan

my friend is got the same pro just rebelt the carb and it stoped

Paradox

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probably not the best way to clean a plug but i just used a clean up brush on mine to see if it'd help at all, and well it worked wonders.

mazdaverx713b

iTrader: (91)

could be something wrong with the carb. it could possibly be frozen internally or your needle could be stuck.

TomH

If the engine is turning over fine, but just not starting, what's the point of towing?

trochoid

iTrader: (6)

Towing raises the rpms hugher than the starter can, this will often overcome flooding by increasing spark without adding more fuel.

shotglass_10

if the towing start works do i have to do anything else to the motor or am i good to drive?

trochoid

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Since my psychic powers are down today, I guess you will have to try it and find out.