86 mighty max wont start? Carb parts identification and removal tips

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Hello dittwig ~
Using a remote starter switch & having the ignition switch in the ON or OFF position (ignition switch ON the spark plugs should fire & truck can start when cranked) <---- CAUTION
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COMPRESSION TESTING (round #1 no oil & round #2 oiled cylinders
* Remove all spark plugs
* Use free compression tester from O'Reillys
* Use remote starter switch & with IGN switch in OFF position crank 4 compression strokes
* Decent 130psi or more means rings ok & valves timed ok and holding pressure (oiled cylinders 150psi or more)
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Check for Spark
* With IGN switch ON crank with #1 spark plug on #1 wire
* Do same on #2 #3 and #4 means all four ignition system wires & plugs check OK for spark
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Carburetor is either too lean or too rich ~
☆ Remove carb top section inspect float for any fluid leaking inside of it
☆ With carb top section held upsidedown apply vacuum to the fuel inlet nipple with a hand vacuum pump to test needle seat for leakage
☆ Check the float level adjustment
☆ Failure of these checks could indicate a flooding or fuel starve carburetor condition
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Gotta test the mechanical fuel pump ~ crank engine look for fuel coming from pump outlet hose
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If valve & ignition timing, fuel, spark & compression are OK then the engine should start and run
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Check all 3 types of spark timing ~ your 1986 truck distributor should be equipped with all 3 types
* Initial
* Vacuum advance
* Centrifigal advance
* Use the hand vacuum pump to check for movement of the vacuum actuator arm inside the distributor
* Use your timing light & mark the crank pully timing notch with white nail polish or paint
* The timing notch is on the crank pulley lip closest to the engine timing cover ~ it's a tiny notch
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Check valve & spark timing while the spark plugs are removed to find TDC of #1 cylinder piston
1) Use your thumb to cover the #1 spark plug hole ~ the compression stroke will blow your thumb off
2) Use a wooden chopstick placed into the #1 spark plug hole & the fan belts to find exact TDC
3) Then check to see if the distributor rotor is pointing to #1 spark plug terminal on the cap
4) Ignition switch ON twist the distributor until spark occures on #1 spark plug ~ sets initial timing to 0 degrees
5) Do same step 4 with the crank pulley notch aligned with the timing cover timing marks ~ 10 degrees approx
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Once you get her running & timed make sure to clean inspect the PVC valve AND replace both (2) air filters & check fastener tightness & check for vacuum leaks

P.S. How fresh or how old & rotten is the gas or water contaminated fuel in the gas tank ??
Good Luck