Low Compression / 2 cylyndrs not firing

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Calgunz - 26 Aug 2005 21:50 GMT

I was driving my truck and felt a sudden surge in the decrease of power.
Compression on #1&4 is about 170 but compression on # 2 and 3 is about
125. It seems to have spark but the fuel is not firing, plugs are wet and
therefore only firing on only 2 cylynders. I replaced the wires but no
change. What would cause this and does anyone have any ideas on the
troubleshooting of the problem. Spark may be a bit weak at 2 and 3
cylynders is there a test.

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Paul. - 27 Aug 2005 03:50 GMT

Sounds like a head gasket failure between the #2 and #3 cylinder. Any water
in the oil (check the dip stick); any oil in the radiator fluid?

Paul.

>I was driving my truck and felt a sudden surge in the decrease of power.
> Compression on #1&4 is about 170 but compression on # 2 and 3 is about
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> troubleshooting of the problem. Spark may be a bit weak at 2 and 3
> cylynders is there a test.

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