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Compression Pressure

Maximum variation between cylinders is 20 lbs. for all engines. 

302" 130-170
390" (1) 1.70-210
427" 160-200
428" 170-210
(1) 390" 2-Bbl. with regular fuel 160-200.
VALVE TAPPET CLEARANCE

Engine (1) Hydraulic (Inches)
302" .067-.167
All Others .100-.200
(1) Measured between rocker arm and valve stem tip with lifter fully collapsed.
VACUUM READING

302" 18" at idle
390", 428" 17" at idle
427" 15" at idle