Compression Specifications (2.3L)

1987 Ford Econoline E250, Van Display, 5.0 NSECTION Compression Specifications (2.3L)
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS (2.3L)

Application Specification
Compression Ratio 21.0:1
Compression Pressure 384-340 psi (26.9-23.9 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Pressure Variation 43 psi (3.0 kg/cm2 )
RENDER: 1.0x

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