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Compression Pressure

At cranking speed with throttle wide open and all plugs removed. Maximum variation between cylinders 15 lbs.

283" 150 lbs.
327", 250, 275, 300 HP 160 lbs.
  350 HP 150 lbs.
396" 160 lbs.
427" 390 HP 160 lbs.
  425 HP 150 lbs.
VALVE TAPPET CLEARANCE

All Except 427" 425 HP Zero Lash, Hydraulic
427" 425 HP .020" Int..024" Exh. (Hot)