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Re: Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire! RATRODKING #551175 06/30/2009 11:53 AM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 349 Sioux Falls, SD N niobrarafun 'Bolter
niobrarafun 'Bolter N Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 349 Sioux Falls, SD	Did the compression test and cylinder 2 is pretty weak, all the others have good compression. Will that prevent it from firing? We did make sure the engine had spark at the plugs and it does. I did put in a new rotor as well. niobrarafun 1956 Chevy 3100 Stepside Shortbox In the Stovebolt Gallery More pix on Photobucket

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Subject	Posted By	Posted
Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire!	niobrarafun	06/26/2009 4:25 AM
Re: Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire!	svwilbur	06/26/2009 5:16 AM
Re: Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire!	Alex an Mader	06/26/2009 5:17 AM
Re: Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire!	niobrarafun	06/26/2009 12:25 PM
Re: Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire!	Midget Farmer	06/28/2009 3:09 AM
Re: Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire!	niobrarafun	06/29/2009 4:20 AM
Re: Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire!	FriedGreenTmater	06/29/2009 4:54 AM
Re: Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire!	RATRODKING	06/29/2009 11:27 AM
Re: Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire!	niobrarafun	06/30/2009 11:53 AM
Re: Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire!	WillsLimo	07/02/2009 12:23 AM
Re: Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire!	joes1952	07/05/2009 2:02 AM
Re: Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire!	Don G.	07/05/2009 7:11 AM
Re: Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire!	joes1952	07/08/2009 11:39 PM
Re: Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire!	tclederman	07/09/2009 12:18 AM
Re: Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire!	joes1952	07/09/2009 2:19 AM
Re: Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire!	niobrarafun	11/17/2009 7:31 PM
Re: Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire!	niobrarafun	07/08/2009 4:02 AM
Re: Can't get my 59 apache 261 to fire!	Midget Farmer	07/08/2009 11:38 PM

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