If you had to choose a cylinder to....

[Rick's Fords]

Not get any spark, which would you choose. Just 1 cylinder. This will only be temporary, just to get the car to the auto store running the best I can get it to run right now.

Yes I know it's a big

 

[5spd GT]

Either cylinder will work. I would pull the number 5 plug. Just because it is easy to access and it isn't the #1 cylinder plug in which you use for many things. TDC, timing, etc.

Don't be hotrodding it. Just putt-putt...

 

[Modular2v]

there is no right or wrong cylinder to choose. . . either way you will loose performance and fuel effeciency. . . out of curiosity why do u have to choose one? I know that typically cylinders 1 and 5 are the leanest on 302

 

[Rick's Fords]

Broken plug and wire.

 

[Deleted member 87397]

Well whichever one you choose, make sure you disconnect your injector electical connections so you won't be flooding your cylinder with fuel that is not being burned.

 

[thumper460]

IF you can... run a compression test!! First a warm engine dry test.. record readings... then a wet test ( just a little oil in the cylinder ) and see the differance!! If the dry test says 120 and then the wet ( with oil ) says 160 ! then that shows a mechincal issue ( rings or possibly gasket!! IF the number only jumps a few pounds between the wet and dry test.. then that shows the mechincal side of the engine is good!! NOW you can start on the ing wires.. plugs.. dizzy cap and rotor.. then fuel!! but get the comp test out of the way first!! cool??

Just me..............................

Thumper

 

[bullitstang1313]

IF you can... run a compression test!! First a warm engine dry test.. record readings... then a wet test ( just a little oil in the cylinder ) and see the differance!! If the dry test says 120 and then the wet ( with oil ) says 160 ! then that shows a mechincal issue ( rings or possibly gasket!! IF the number only jumps a few pounds between the wet and dry test.. then that shows the mechincal side of the engine is good!! NOW you can start on the ing wires.. plugs.. dizzy cap and rotor.. then fuel!! but get the comp test out of the way first!! cool??

What does this have to do with choosing a cylinder to be dead for a trip to the auto store.

Just choose whichever one will be easiest for you to access until you get the new plug and wires. If you can get to the injector connector just unplug the one that has the broken plug and wire.

 

[Rick's Fords]

I've already done a compression test on the motor, all cylinders inbetween 143 and 150. Thanks for the input fellas.

 

[86bluecobra]

drive a different car to the parts store and then fix yours so it runs on all 8 cylinders.

 

[Roland69]

how far.....could you walk or get the store to bring it to you.

 

[HISSIN50]

Can a buddy bring you a plug/wire/whatever you need?
Any old plugs and wires laying around?

I agree that there aint any great answers to your original question.

Good luck.