Engine cranks but will not start or try to fire.

Tiny
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  • 1990 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
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Daughter driving, stated it just stopped running. Found radiator hose had blown out so, figured the engine overheated (she didn't know). Checked the fire and plugs have spark, gas is getting to the cylinders.
I did a pressure test on each cylinder:
1=90, 3=92, 5=120, 7=88 -- 2=100, 4=100, 6=85, 8=110

All of these seem low. Took one plug out at a time and tested. Noticed some suggest to take all plugs out
and hold the foot pedal down. Did not do this, should I retest with all plugs out and foot pedal down?

What is a good compression test value for this older vehicle?

Engine cranks fine and doesn't sound bad. Just surprised it won't even try to start or sound like it wants to start.
Would a diagnostic code tell me anything?
Saturday, June 15th, 2013 AT 2:05 PM

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Tiny
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No the compression test is bad check for a timing chain that has jumped. Put at tdc and put dist at #1 it shodl be pointing to about 11:30 on the clock. If not the chain has jumped or something else has happened like a bad head gasket which is very possible due to be overheated.
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Sunday, June 16th, 2013 AT 6:00 AM

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