1985 Ford Bronco 2.9l V6 w/ bad cylinder?

1985 FORD BRONCO
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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WJWOLFE
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I have a 1985 Bronco II with a carburated V6 engine . One cylinder (I believe it's the 6th...driver side front) is not fiiring. I have replaced the distributer cap & wires and checked for spark and firing order, and it is getting spark. I've yet to check compression but there's seems to be some just from turning it over w/out the spark plug installed.
Before I put a bunch o' dough into it (it's really just a beater truck) is there a backyard remedy that is worth trying?
Thanks
Jan 15, 2008 at 4:35 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Need to verify how much compression compared to the others.Get a gauge and test it, might have 30lbs when others have 110lbs. D/s front on a Ford is #4 for a v-6
Jan 17, 2008 at 7:52 AM