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From: Warren Co.
Need Advise
Ive got a 87 Bronc 5.0 that was running really rough, and blowin white smoke. So, I changed plugs,wires,cap & rotor and not much changed. I Was advised to do a compression check, and when I did found that cylinder #2 had about 5 psi while the other 7 had about 170. Now, I know this isnt going to be an easy job, but its something I'll have to do myself, due to lack of funds. With limited experiance. So, I guess what I would like to know is, can or should I just fix whats wrong with cylinder #2? Instead of a complete rebuild So I can get "Blue" back on the road. I have another 5.0 in a 90 bronc,(parts truck) it's a Jasper with about 70k on it. But, it's been sitting for about 3yrs. I hope to rebuild that one in time. Something I don't have alot of right now. THANX for any info !!! And also what do you think is the most likely cause for the lost compression? (gasket,valves,rings,piston)??? Again, any info appreciated!
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Well the smoke is burning oil. The rough idle is probably from the plug fowling out. Any of the above could be your problem but probably the valves.
I'm not sure if they still have them but they use to make an anti oil fowler. Its like a sleeve that you screw the plug into then into the cylinder it keeps the plug away from direct oil spray. If you did that it could buy you sometime to get the other one done.
Why don't you just swap heads from the jasper in then have the others done for the new motor.
I think thats what I would do on a limited budget but have the doners checked first.
I'm not sure if they still have them but they use to make an anti oil fowler. Its like a sleeve that you screw the plug into then into the cylinder it keeps the plug away from direct oil spray. If you did that it could buy you sometime to get the other one done.
Why don't you just swap heads from the jasper in then have the others done for the new motor.
I think thats what I would do on a limited budget but have the doners checked first.
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Thanx for your imput. The oil looks fine. And I'm sorry, but I'm new to PC,s and you may have noticed I've posted "NEED ADVISE" twice by mistake. So maybe you folks could reply to the other post next time where I've gotten more info, and I will continue to discuss progress. THANX again!
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