1984 Ford Thunderbird Car turns over but wont start

Tiny
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  • 1984 FORD THUNDERBIRD
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My 1984 T bird has a new ignition coil it turns over and is getting fuel but it wil not start cap and rotor seem to be ok I took 3 wires iff of the drivers side plugs only one had a good blue spark the other two were weak and reddish in color. Whayt do you suggest?Thanks Chris
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 AT 11:21 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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Sounds like you may need new plugs and wires. Are the sparkers on the passanger side all blue?

Try changing the cap and rotor, very cheap parts and are essential.
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Wednesday, January 9th, 2008 AT 8:16 AM

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