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| | | Forums66 Topics128,164 Posts1,057,079 Members48,463 | | Most Online14,466 Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,871 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,871 | Uniformity of compression pressure between cylinders is far more important than the actual pressure number. I've seen pressure figures on the same cylinder tested with four different gauges show as much as a 15 PSI difference in readings. All the cylinders should test within 10% or less of each other- - - - -5% is better. If you've got a minimum reading of 80-90 PSI, that's plenty of compression for smooth running and adequate power. I've seen engine that ran smoothly and had acceptable power with compression pressures as low as 65-70 PSI, but gauge accuracy becomes more of a factor with the lower readings. Plugging a compression gauge into a shop air line with a known pressure reading is a good way to spot-check the gauge for accuracy. Jerry
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