1985 12a RX-7 has spark. gas new inter engine parts but it will not tart or try to start, whts next?

Asked by rmw007 Dec 11, 2011 at 02:38 PM about the 1985 Mazda RX-7

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Check compression and ensure it's within spec as well as setting the static timing to the correct point. Also see whether the engine is flooding with petrol. Basically these three should cover most starting problems.

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