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Compression Pressure: Notes

Pressure is with engine warm, plugs removed, throttle wide open, and engine at cranking speed.

Engine Pressure (Lbs.) (1) Variation (Lbs.)
273" 120-150 20
318" 125-155 25
340"   20
383" 2-Bbl. 125-155   20
  4-Bbl. 130-165 25
440" 130-165 25
(1) Maximum variation between cylinders.
VALVE TAPPET CLEARANCE

V8 (All) (1) Zero Lash, Hydraulic
(1) Clearance between valve stem tip and rocker arm pad with lifter fully collapsed should be.060-.210".