1985 Buick Regal First,bit,of,cold,weather,quit,running.

1985 BUICK REGAL
85,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SPLITHOUSING
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One,owner,231,85000,miles;Engine,starts,then,dies,
within,two,seconds;Dies,cold,No,pump,pump,sputter,
sputter;Thoughts?

Two,barrel,carb;Original,cap/coil,rotary,button,plugs,and,
wires,changed,myself,late,ninties,for,preventive,
maintenance.
Oct 20, 2009 at 5:02 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you getting spark to the plugs? It has been a long time since you tuned it up? Will it start with starting fluid? Have you made sure it is getting fuel?

Let me know.

Joe
Nov 24, 2009 at 10:43 AM