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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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Car wont start, has to be something simple!

305 Carbureted. 84 Camaro

Car ran fine yesterday, I connected what I thought was a connection for the coolant temp sensor, it's top center on the front of the engine. I connect it today and wiggle it I can hear a relay clicking in front of driver on the firewall.

Started it when I got home today and it ran choppy but did run, I got back in and accidentally nailed the top of the steering wheel and it jerked down into a lower position. Hasn't started since. It turns over and acts like it wants to start like it's getting gas but it doesnt sputter or do anything when you let go of the key.

Ideas?

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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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Re: Car wont start, has to be something simple!

Originally Posted by tommywilder
It turns over and acts like it wants to start
Is the carb squirting gas?
Have you got a strong spark at plug?
Those plus air are the only things a engine needs
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