[V8] Low compression - Baffled

Kent McLean kentmclean at comcast.net
Sat Feb 17 20:28:15 EST 2007


Tony and Lillie wrote:
 > Nope, it doesn't really try to start. Probably because only two or
 > three cylinders are able to fire the fuel.

But you have *5* good cylinders. I think it should start, but I
would expect it to run poorly.

My off-the-wall guess: rodent damage. Check the air cleaner for
a mouse nest (no air, no start).  Check the wiring for signs of
gnawing (no/weak/missing spark, no start).

My really off-the-wall guess: a mouse got deep into the intake
and clogged an open valve or three (especially since there are
three cylinders in a row).

-- 
Kent McLean
'94 100 S Avant, "Moody"
'89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy" up in smoke





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