dave in denton

A rough idle could be any number of things, always start with the basic engine before you start looking at fuel delivery or ignition issues. Remove all spark plugs and do a "dry" compression test on every cylinder. For the most accurate results, hold the throttle wide open while cranking. Got a low compression from one or more cylinders? Next preform a "wet" compression test using a squirt of oil in the low cylinders. Compression goes up?? you have a ring problem. Compression does not go up?...'ya got a valve problem. Good luck, Dave in denton

I have a dodge 1&1/2 or 2 ton truck. I can not locate the VIN # anywhere. It is an open cab with a pre 1920 fire truck hose bed on it that looks like it was installed by the 10th grade shop class. My guess is the chassis was built for the army. I'm guessing it is from 1940-1948 area. If anyone has dodge truck knowledge, I would be forever in your debt. I want to obtain a bonded title...the first step ( in Texas )is a search of the VIN #. I can't find one. Any ideas??? Dave, Denton Texas