Weird Tach Problems

TypeSL_T · 01-24-2010, 04:43 PM

Last week the car would not start on Monday or Tuesday morning. Pulled the plug wires and found there was no spark at the plug, but there was spark at the distributor. Replaced the plug wires and tried again. Still wouldn't go. Realized I didn't clear out the flood that probably occurred. Pulled all the plugs out and dumped all the gas out of them. Turned the motor over a few times and cleared the rest. Reinstalled plugs and wires and it started and was a little rough, but not too bad.

So basically, after replacing the plug wires and clearing out the flood, the car has never ran better. The tach doesn't act up anymore, and the car doesn't buck. I never realized plug wires could cause so much crazy stuff.

James

angelofragnarok · 01-26-2010, 05:55 AM

I just wanted to thank the OP for this thread. Now I know something else about my 84!

01-24-2010, 04:43 PM	#1
TypeSL_T Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 96 Rep Power: 18	Last week the car would not start on Monday or Tuesday morning. Pulled the plug wires and found there was no spark at the plug, but there was spark at the distributor. Replaced the plug wires and tried again. Still wouldn't go. Realized I didn't clear out the flood that probably occurred. Pulled all the plugs out and dumped all the gas out of them. Turned the motor over a few times and cleared the rest. Reinstalled plugs and wires and it started and was a little rough, but not too bad. So basically, after replacing the plug wires and clearing out the flood, the car has never ran better. The tach doesn't act up anymore, and the car doesn't buck. I never realized plug wires could cause so much crazy stuff. James __________________ smf #11

01-26-2010, 05:55 AM	#2
angelofragnarok Wankel Fan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Freeport, FL Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	I just wanted to thank the OP for this thread. Now I know something else about my 84! __________________ 04 RX8 - Racing Beat - intake, midpipe, exhaust Centerforce Stage 3 Dual Friction clutch 84 FB - Custom catless exhaust