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Old Jul 29, 2014 | 06:34 PM
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Question Misfiring
Guys need help....my rx7 is misfiring i changed plugs,the carburator has been cleaned...whats the problem???
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Old Jul 29, 2014 | 07:06 PM
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Timing or a incorrectly placed plug/coil wire.
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 04:17 AM
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Timing or a incorrectly placed plug/coil wire.
timing is fine...i'll check plug/coil wires thanks
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 05:37 PM
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Also check the distributor for shaft end play. It can cause a miss if the shaft moves up and down too much
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Ignitor. First check plug wire orientation. Have you actually checked timing with a light or are you just saying its fine?
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 01:05 AM
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Ignitor. First check plug wire orientation. Have you actually checked timing with a light or are you just saying its fine?
it is checked...also if was timing that would be bad because the engine is brand new...the car was stopped for some years and i'm restoring it...
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