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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 05:37 PM
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compression?

does anybody know what the compression would be on a 1990 7.3 litre non turbo diesel cold engine thanx
 
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 06:42 PM
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........................ 22.5:1
 
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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About 400 psi
 
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 09:08 AM
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how about a 87 6.9
 
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Old Jul 3, 2004 | 12:02 PM
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on the 87 6.9 i am not sure exactlly what it is but go with at least 400 psi its a pretty common pressure for diesels

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