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Engine Compression

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

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
Accord
Carbureted 9.1:1
Fuel Injected 8.8:1
Prelude
1.8L 9.4:1
2.0L 8.8:1
Compression Pressure
Normal
Accord 175 psi (12.3 kg/cm2 )
Carbureted 171 psi (12.0 kg/cm2 )
Fuel Injected 178 psi (12.5 kg/cm2 )
Prelude
1.8L 185 psi (13 kg/cm2 )
2.0L 178 psi (12.5 kg/cm2 )
Minimum
Accord
Carbureted 142 (10.0 kg/cm2 )
Fuel Injected 149 (10.5 kg/cm2 )
Prelude
1.8L 156 psi (11 kg/cm2 )
2.0L 149 psi (10.5 kg/cm2 )
Max. Variation Between Cylinders 28 psi (2 kg/cm2 )