thanks guys...I did the spark test and it appears there is fire...I tried to get a compression gauge yesterday at the flea mkt but the only one I could find was pretty old and ate up looking..prolly wouldn't work...
I think the next thing I may try is pulling the valve cover and seeing if I can see the rockers moving as they should...if they are I would think maybe burnt valve(s)?
any other suggestions well appreciated...
thanks
Mike
