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Engine Compression

Test compression with all spark plugs removed and engine at normal operating temperature. Crank engine through at least 5 compression strokes before recording reading.

ENGINE COMPRESSION

Application Specification
Compression Ratio (1)
  302"
  California 8.1:1
  Federal 8.4:1
  351" W 8.3:1
  351" M, 400" & 460" 8.0:1
Recommended Fuel Unleaded (87 AKI Minimum)
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 25%
(1) Compression ratio on all 1975-76 engines is 8.0:1.