4.3 compression

[bauerterry]

Hey i am back, new heads on the freeze damaged motor and it runs, no leaks from the block.....the weather here in mn has not been great and the boat is not on the water yet....just for something to do i wanted to test the compression on the motor with the new heads, any ideas on what is good and bad...thanks...

 

[Bondo]

Re: 4.3 compression

It'll run with about Anything over 100lbs per cylinder.....<br /><br />150lbs per, or More,+ less than 10% variation between cylinders is Great...........

 

[bauerterry]

Re: 4.3 compression

they were 168-175......i guess that sounds good, anyway what would a new motor show?????again thanks bondo.....

 

[Bondo]

Re: 4.3 compression

Probably about the Same as you got.......