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Engine Compression

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, with all spark plugs removed, (on dual plugs, remove exhaust side only) and throttle wide open.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
900 & 900S 10.1:1
900 Turbo 9.0:1
9000S 10.1:1
9000 Turbo 9.0:1
(1) Compression pressure not available from manufacturer.