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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 01:27 AM
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why wont it turn over?

Heres the problem the car has power but it wont turn over...when i try to start it it just keeps turning over but it wont fire up...but if i push start it at about 10 miles an hour it'll turn over...the car will run fine once started and it'll turnover while warm but not after itz been shut off 4 a while could this be the timingHey everyone i'm new to this rotoray stuff but i jut thought i'd say i love it i have an 82 fb i bought it completely stock but since i've had it i've had quite a few upgrades (upgrades) gsl-se rear end, racing beat heads and full exhaust, msd blaster coils ?(direct fire) ngk wires and plugs,k&n air filter...i cut out my power steering & all A/C components no rats nest and after market oil cooler and light weight driveshaft...
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 02:00 AM
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Pour a capfull of oil down each barrel of the carb and see if it starts easier. Make sure your plugs are good. When was the last time you did a full tune up? If the oil helps, do a compression test.

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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 04:59 AM
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you can buy stuff from advanced auto or auto zone. Its for carbs, and you poor a small amount before you start it up.

Its helped me out alot.

I would turn it over and over and then get a tiny jump. Then it would run the battery almost dead. This only happens when its cold.

Now it jumps but doesent "Die".

Its pretty obvious, it sais "Cold start for carbs" on the can.

-nick-
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 08:13 AM
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sounds like you have a nice setup itachifb7. welcome to the forum.
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