s-10 no spark bad compression

2010 CHEVROLET S-10
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BERGUM
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i have a 93 s-10 4x4 (143,000mi) with a 4.3 (z VIN)with an automatic tranny.it has a slight knock during acceleration and feels like it's missing.if i keep it in park and keep the RPM's up there is no noise only in forward gears.i found a plug that had broke and replaced it but no fix,since then i changed the 02 sensor, knock sensor and fuel filter.i had a guy check for spark at the distributor cap and i think it was #3 & 5 did not have spark at the cap.he then did a compression check on the number 3 cylinder and said it was only at 50 pounds.will no spark affect the compression of a cylinder since the coil is unhooked for a compresion test.at my whitts end trying to figure out why my truck isnt running right.any help would be greatfull.
May 18, 2007 at 7:43 PM
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since the gauge is where the plug would go, the cylinder wouldn't have spark anyways. You obviously need to resolve the spark issue if you havn't already. I would try cleaning the intake valves to see if that helps the compression. There may be a carbon build up, preventing the seal.
One product I like is seafoam, although GM top engine cleaner is also good as is castle products.
May 18, 2007 at 8:30 PM
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MATTHEW999
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4.3l fuel pressure. 60psi good spark at end of coil wire but no fire at plugs, installed new dist.cap and rotor button
Jul 13, 2020 at 1:14 PM (Merged)
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what about the coil wire to the distributor??
Roy
Jul 13, 2020 at 1:14 PM (Merged)
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MATTHEW999
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strong fire at end of coil wire,none at end of plug wires
Jul 13, 2020 at 1:14 PM (Merged)
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re check your cap and rotor. something wrong in there

Roy
Jul 13, 2020 at 1:14 PM (Merged)