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Engine Compression

  1. Engine must be operating temperature. Remove electrical wire from fuel shut-off solenoid on injection pump. Remove injector pipes, injector and heat shields. Insert oil heat shield into head.
  2. Insert adapter (US 1110/2A) and compression tester. Check compression while cranking engine through at least 6 strokes.
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio 23.0:1
Compression Pressure
Normal (New Engine) 493 psi (34 kg/cm2 )
Minimum 406 psi (28 kg/cm2 )
Max. Variation Between Cylinders 73 psi (5 kg/cm2 )