Compression Pressure: Notes
At cranking speed with throttle wide open and all plugs removed. Maximum variation between cylinders is 20 lbs
.
| 283" V8 |
150 lbs. |
| 302" V8 |
190 lbs. |
| 327" V8, 210, 275, 300 HP |
160 lbs. |
| |
325, 350 HP |
150 lbs. |
| 350", 396" V8 |
160 lbs. |
| 427" V8, 385, 390, 400 HP |
160 lbs. |
| |
425, 435 HP |
150 lbs. |
VALVE TAPPET CLEARANCE
| 302" V8 |
.030" Intake & Exhaust |
| 396" V8 375 HP |
.020" Intake;.024" Exhaust |
| 427" V8, 425 HP |
.022" Intake;.024" Exhaust |
| |
435 HP |
.024" Intake;.028" Exhaust |
| All Others |
Zero Lash, Hydraulic |