1987 Mazda RX7, non turbo. Has been sitting. Engine would turn and pop with carb starter fluid....was not getting gas....replaced fuel pump....now getting gas but seems too much (flooding). Bypassed pusation damper that was missing. Getting spark at plugs. HELP!

Get somebody to check & clean your carb.
Sounds like idle setting.
As it's been sitting 5Y you could have other problems like corrosion which could foul the jets.
PS - you could also get carb-cleaner spray and squirt it in while revving engine.
No guarantee, but may help to clear any blockages or moisture.

did you install the filter the correct way
sounds like the pump is not working properly
a faulty regulator will dump excess fuel

I use to run my own switch for the fuel pump. Leave the power off to the pump for about 10 mins. Then power it up then start engine. If this doesn't work use a little starting fluid. If that doesn't start the engine check to make sure you are getting spark to the plug. If you are check the compression.

You are not getting fuel to the engine. Have a fuel pressure test run to see if you are getting fuel which I suspect is your problem. Have you replaced the fuel filter which may be clogged? The fuel pump may have failed. The carburetor may be clogged. It can be many things. You work by eliminating possible causes.

Check the battery,have a load test done on the battery,and check the connections at the battery and the battery post,make sure they are shiny clean,then of course check the alternator,to make sure it is charging enough,13.65 volts to 14.25 volts,any less replace the alternator,If all this checks out good,replace the starter.

float stuck in carb,bad fuel pump or filter

may have pic,up water at the gas station ,put a bottle
of water absorber like (heat) that will absorb the water

well,when you turn off the rotary it leaves oil and gas.so when you start it up, it burns off the oil you left causeing blueish smoke. same problem with flooding,when you drive short distance , warmup incorrectly or if use synthetic oil.to fix the cause of flooding(i have the same vehicle and problems)let it warm up for at least 15 min.there is also a fuel pump wire next to the fuse box located above the brake pedal.then you tap a switch from the fuel pump to your interior.the reoson being is so whenever you come to a stop to park flip the swith.that allows the rotar to burn the fuel left in the pump witch will make your rx7 to stutter out and die.when you start it back up ,flip the swicth back on and it will take an extra second for it to crank over.1 more thing,check your oil every 2-3 fills on gas and change oil every 2000 miles.also redline it at least one a week. i hope i just solved your problem because i love my 87 non turbo and know how you feel.if you want to look at cheap aftermarket parts for rx7 then go to srmotorsports.com/rx7guru.com is a guy that test parts to tell people wats good and cheap for rx7s.i would recomend roll cage and 5 point harness-seats.good luck with your rx7 bro

public library...Chilton or Haynes auto repair manuals or collisionrepairadvice.com


many of your questions can only be answered when the engine is apart and after visual examination.   Sorry I can't help more.

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