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Old 07-29-14, 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 07-29-14, 07:06 PM
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Timing or a incorrectly placed plug/coil wire.
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Old 07-30-14, 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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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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Originally Posted by NCross
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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