Intermittent no start issue

Tiny
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  • 1987 MAZDA RX7
  • 1.3L
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 100,000 MILES
I have the car listed above non turbo. When I go to start it without even touching the gas, sometimes it starts up right away, but sometimes it doesn’t. A long time ago, I had this problem (flooding maybe?), So someone installed a fuel cut off (toggle) switch to shut the electronic fuel injection off and then try to start it to get rid of the fuel in the chamber. I would then turn the fuel supply back on and it would start up. So why would it go all these year without having to do that & now I have to? Is that a clear indication it needs a tune-up?

I should mention that I have change the wires and plugs about two years ago
Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 AT 9:55 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

These engine lose compression and have an intermittent starting issue. lets do a compression test to see if the engine is okay.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Thursday, September 5th, 2019 AT 2:28 PM
Tiny
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I shall. Thank you. The mechanic who used to work at Mazda suggested a timing check. Should I go ahead with that or just do a compression test first?
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Thursday, September 5th, 2019 AT 6:13 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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I would do the compression test so you don't waste your time. These engines go about 100,000 then give up. FYI
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Saturday, September 7th, 2019 AT 12:51 PM

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