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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 05:01 PM
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Cranks but won't start

My 86 rx7 gxl won't start, I got it to crank but won't start, it seems like it want's to but doesn't. I changed plugs on it also. I also smell fuel, any suggestions thanks
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Old Feb 19, 2019 | 06:14 PM
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Probably flooded. There's a bunch threads that explain the deflood procedure here. You should be good to go after you do this procedure .
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Old Feb 21, 2019 | 03:38 AM
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^As long as there's adequate compression with appropriate timing and spark.
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