<VV> What causes a dead cylinder?

[Mark Durham]

Also, pull the cap and make sure there are no cracks, is dirty so the
spark goes somewhere else. And that the rotor is in good condition.
Mark Durham

On Sun, Apr 3, 2011 at 2:55 PM, J R Read <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Bad Plug?  Bad wire?  Try a known good plug wire and see if that cylinder
> comes to life.  Or swap plugs between holes and see if the problem moves
> with the plug.
> Later, JR
>
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> From: "Randolph Perry" <rmperry.65 at gmail.com>
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>>I have found another nice car locally (read that near Augusta, GA., where I
>> currently reside), 1966 Corvair Corsa, 140/4, fresh paint, new tires, new
>> weather stripping/fuzzies/brakes, carbs rebuilt, compression checks on all
>> cylinders good, just one problem, number 1 cylinder is skipping, took the
>> plug off while running, didn't make a difference in the way the engine
>> run.
>> Any suggestions? Even if I don't end up buying the car, I would like to
>> help
>> the gentleman that currently owns it out!
>>
>> Randy Perry
>> Formerly in Bossier City, LA, current digs Augusta, GA.
>> 2-65 Corvair Corsas (Bossier City), and working towards a 66 thatI can
>> drive
>> home to Bossier City!
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