1986 Mazda b2000 engine stops running

1986 MAZDA B2000
285,000 MILES
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SKIBY
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While driving the tach will start fluctuating and motor shuts off.... sometimes it restarts and sometimes it doesnt. Happens while driving and idleing and will sometimes crank back up and sometimes it wont... any ideas???
Jun 16, 2013 at 5:13 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Have the distributor and ignition coil checked. Fluctuating rpm usually is a fault with the ignition coil. when it fails to restart, test for spark at the plugs.

The link below should be helpful.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Jun 17, 2013 at 12:16 AM
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