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Gasoline Models

Compression Ratio
  4.3L (260" & 265") 8.0:1
  4.4L (267") 8.3:1
  4.9L (301") 4-Bbl. 8.2:1
  4.9L (301") Turbo 7.5:1
  5.0L (305") 8.6:1
  5.0L (307") 8.5:1
  5.7L (350") 8.2:1
  6.0L (368") 8.2:1
Recommended Fuel Unleaded (87 AKI Minimum)
Compression Pressure (All) 120-160 psi
  Max. Variation Between Cylinders 30%

Test compression with engine warm, all spark plugs removed and throttle and choke valves wide open. Crank engine through at least four compression strokes.

NOTE: If using a remote starting switch, disconnect the ignition switch connector (pink wire) from H.E.I, distributor.