Compression Check

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AllData Editors Note - Ford does not provide a cranking pressure specification, only an acceptable range.

Compression

Desired...............1412 kPa (204 psi)
Minimum............1030 kPa (149 psi)

Pressure variation between the highest and lowest cylinders should be within 75% of one another.