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Engine Start Issues

My stock 1986 TC has some odd problems starting at times. It just turns over and doesn't fire. It happens whether or not it has sat for a day or two, or for only 4 hours. It use to do it only once every month or two, and always would start after a few cranks... but it now happens every day or two and the last time it wouldn’t start all day (tried it 4 separate times), then the next morning... Bam. It started right up...
 
Any ideas/suggestions?

Engine Start Issues

Reply #1
Soundm
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Engine Start Issues

Reply #2
Run codes and see if you get an erratic pip code or loss of spark.
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
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