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Engine Compression

Check compression with engine at normal operating temperature, air cleaner and spark plugs removed, throttle and choke valve wide open and engine at normal cranking speed (300 RPM). Crank engine at least 6 strokes per cylinder to determine engine compression.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
1.3L 10.0:1
1.5L 9.2:1
Compression Pressure
Normal
1.3L 171 psi (12 kg/cm2 )
1.5L 164 psi (11.5 kg/cm2 )
Minimum
1.3L 142 psi (10 kg/cm2 )
1.5L 135 psi (9.5 kg/cm2 )
Max. Variation Between Cylinders 28 psi (2 kg/cm2 )