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Old 09-13-15, 11:13 AM
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1980 rx7 turns over but won't start.

I have a 1980 Mazda rx7 that will turn over but won't start. I can push start the car with no problem. Running is a little rough. Anyone have any ideas?
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1980 rx7 turns over but won't start.

Sounds like the engine needs a rebuild, or the carb does cause its flooding, first step would be a compression test
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Originally Posted by lduley
Sounds like the engine needs a rebuild, or the carb does cause its flooding, first step would be a compression test

Thanks, I also just found the trailing coil isn't firing either.
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Test your trailing igniter it's not uncommon for a igniter to go out
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Originally Posted by heynoman
Test your trailing igniter it's not uncommon for a igniter to go out
Igniter is bad thanks for the help
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