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I have a 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass that i tried starting ...

Sent to Car Experts July 29, 2006 9:29 p.m.

I have a 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass that i tried starting today after about 3 weeks. It turns over but just wont start.

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Pre-1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass 455 V8

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I bought some spray and sprayed inside the carburator, but the ssame thing happened

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Status: Closed Value: $15

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July 29, 2006 9:44 p.m. (14 minutes and 39 seconds later)

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Nice machine . if you sprayed starting fluid in the carb and no fire you need to check for spark first at coil then at plugs if no spark at coil check for power if spark at coil and none at plugs you need a distributor cap and rotor check these if you need more info let me know. if this does the trick an accept would be appreciated Thank you Bill

Bill -- mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 98 Car Accepts
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Sent July 31, 2006 10:48 a.m. (1 day and 13 hours later)

I am not mechanically inclined, how do I check for spark at the coil and then at the plugs?

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July 31, 2006 5:44 p.m. (6 hours and 56 minutes later)

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