Q: I have a 1983 thubderbird turbo coupe that cranks bur wont start. I i know its getting fuel and spark and that the timing is corre
It cranks but wont start i know it has fuel spark and the timing is correct as i had a mechanic do the timing and checked for fuel and spark. It cranks and when i let off of the key it sputters weakly like it is trying to keep going and then quits. What is causing it to not start
My car has 120000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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