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Engine Compression

Check compression pressure with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed, and throttle and choke valves wide open.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
  95" & 98" 8.5:1
  140" 8.0:1
  151" 8.3:1
Recommended Fuel Unleaded (87 AKI Minimum)
Compression Pressure
  95" & 98" 145 psi
  140" & 151" 140 psi
Max. Variation Between Cylinders 20 psi