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Engine Compression

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

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Normal Compression Pressure (1)
Minimum Compression Pressure (1)
(1) Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70% of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (7 kg/cm2 ).