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Compression Check

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

Compression Test - Test Results
The indicated compression pressures are considered within specification if the lowest reading cylinder is at least 75% of the highest reading.

Compression Pressure Limit Chart (Part 1):




Compression Pressure Limit Chart (Part 2):




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