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Originally Posted by SPIIRIT
...In any case, check the static compression by using a known good pressure guage and fresh battery. Block the throttle wide open, crank the engine about 5 compression strokes. For the street, in no case should the readings exceed 170 pounds (max for premium pump gas).
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This method will not accurately determine
static compression ratio.
And just as a side note, my last 2 engines had cranking pressure of 188 and 200. Ran great on 92 octane.