Spin over but won't start has little spark from plugs

Asked by Toya Nov 16, 2014 at 04:39 PM about the 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

And white smoke comes out the
carburetor

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Mark answered 9 years ago

Pull the distributor cap and inspect for moisture and/or corrosion. Make sure the spark plug wires have good connections and are not cracked or worn through. Hopefully the plugs aren't fouled.

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