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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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Compression for 215 Six
Trying to find out what the compression readings should be for my 52 Ford 215 Six. The shop manual only gives a running compression which is 130psi
I don't see a number listed otherwise.
 
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110-130 is good. 90 and below would probably last a few years.
 
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Thanks, they seem to average around 90. No smoke and power feels fine.
 
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