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Old Jul 20, 2001 | 03:51 PM
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Car: 87 Z28
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car wont start - HELP

My 89 RS 305 TBI wont start... it doesn't crank.. turn the key, to where it powers up... everything comes on, all electrical.. turn it a little more to start the car... NOTHING.... what do i check?
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Old Jul 20, 2001 | 03:57 PM
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Check the starter.

I will eventually be satisfied with my first post.

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1984 Z28 Camaro
Mods: 350 ci built by Ultimate Performance Inc, 4 bbl Quadrajet rebuilt by Holley, 700R4 Rebuilt by Level 10, Hyptertech chip Stage 2, K+N air filter, Edelbrock TES exhaust manifold, Flowmaster Muffler, 3.73 Richmond gears, Auburn Posi Limited Slip Differential, KYB Shocks and Struts, Edelbrock Panhard Bar, Trailing Arms, and Strut Tower Brace, TRW Springs, 245/50/R16 Embassy Tires(Yeah, I have no money.)
Future Mods: I have no idea.

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Old Jul 20, 2001 | 04:20 PM
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
Also check and adjust the neutral switch. I had the same exact thing and that was it.

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87 IROC-Z28 350 TPI

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Old Jul 20, 2001 | 07:00 PM
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neutral switch? sorry im not much for being mechanically inclined but tell me what to look for and ill play with it
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