1985 Ford Sierra 3 L V6 Performance Poor Timming New Plugs Carb Compression

1985 FORD SIERRA
40,000 MILES
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LEONOLIVIER
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3 l v6 performance is poor timming ok new plugs carb ok compression is fine. but the car pulls very bad and its not the clutch please help feul pump is good its under performing got branches on and exhaust is performance one
Apr 4, 2013 at 6:53 PM
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HMAC300
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we have no info on this car however, check the compression with a gauge if low like 90 psi all the way across all of them then check for timing chain jumping a tooth or check timing of dist as well. also check vacuum at intake if 15" or below @ idle suspect a clogged converter/exaust.
Apr 21, 2013 at 9:56 AM
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