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Engine Compression

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.

CAUTION: Release fuel system pressure before checking engine compression.
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
4.0L Non-Supercharged 10.0:1
4.0L Supercharged 8.5:1
6.0L 11.0:1
Compression Pressure (1)
4.0L 157-167 psi (11.0-11.7 kg/cm2 )
6.0L 194-232 psi (13.6-16.3 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders
4.0L 10 psi (.70 kg/cm2 )
6.0L 20 psi (1.40 kg/cm2 )
(1) Minimum cranking speed is 300 RPM with all spark plugs removed and throttle held wide open.