Not really sure where to start, need help..

Expire said
Thanks Krazy,

when you mention cranking, do you mean buy starting with key, or spinning with the ratchet? Should I worry about hitting anything with the hose when cleaning it?

I'm working from my parent's garage and don't think I have all the tools for a compression test or any specific diagnostics, any idea on those? I plan on going BB, but would like to get this running so I can sell it atleast.

I bought the car from Orig. owner with 70k on it, so I'm assuming it wasn't really wrecked, but who knows. At the end of it, I only paid $400 for it, but would definitely like to get it running.

First try to crank the engine over with the starter, as I didn't realize in my first post that this is a slant 6, so you won't have the crank 1 1/4" bolt to use to spin it by hand...

No, it won't hurt to spray everything underhood with a hose. If you are going to start it right away, then don't spray the distributor or electronic ignition module or they won't make a spark wet, but will if they dry off a bit...

You can get a compression test gauge from Sears or NAPA for around $50 give or take. If you're going to keep working on engines, it's a good thing to have...