Compression level?
Compression level?
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Compression level?
Probably about 140-150 psi
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Compression level?
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 21-Apr-02 AT 03:39 PM (EST)]Why ,Is this new rebuilt engine?
Or a crate engine.
The lowest cylinder should be within about 90% of the highest
ie: 130psi High and 117 psi Low
I'll try and find the exact value for you.
EDIT:
And the correct answer is 140 psi
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Or a crate engine.
The lowest cylinder should be within about 90% of the highest
ie: 130psi High and 117 psi Low
I'll try and find the exact value for you.
EDIT:
And the correct answer is 140 psi
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Compression level?
It's a new rebuilt. My father and I rebuilt it complete. Ours was also bored 30 over. Now, if the psi should be at 140 and ours is at 109, 118-120-- isn't that too low for a brand new engine? What could be causing this?
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Compression level?
What's the compression supposed to be for a 351 C 2V? I rebuilt my engine, had my heads shaved. There's no carbon on the heads or anything and all the cylinders were up around 160-180psi..
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Compression level?
Wild,
Just answered your other string. An 8.0:1 compression ratio should yield about 125 PSI. If the lifters are not pumped up before valve adjustment your wasting your time.
Is the Cam stock? If not, what is your lobe offset? This can effect your compression test. The smaller the offset, the lower the compression. I think 109 degrees is factory. Low compression will screw up the emmisions test. Readjust the valve after you've primed the lifters. A 5/16 or 8mm socket will drive the oil pump driveshaft on a 302. I don't knot the 360 size right off hand.
KingFisher
Just answered your other string. An 8.0:1 compression ratio should yield about 125 PSI. If the lifters are not pumped up before valve adjustment your wasting your time.
Is the Cam stock? If not, what is your lobe offset? This can effect your compression test. The smaller the offset, the lower the compression. I think 109 degrees is factory. Low compression will screw up the emmisions test. Readjust the valve after you've primed the lifters. A 5/16 or 8mm socket will drive the oil pump driveshaft on a 302. I don't knot the 360 size right off hand.
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Compression level?
In order to get an accurate compression reading you would want the lifters pumped. After cranking a while they should get there. You also have to prop the carb fully open and remove all the plugs. It can make a big difference in the reading. If the enigine hasn't been fired the rings haven't had a chance to seat either.
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P.S. A lot of cranking is not a good thing for a new engine.
Bear Tracks
P.S. A lot of cranking is not a good thing for a new engine.
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