1978 Jeep CJ7 compression

1978 JEEP CJ7
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TDJ41
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Engine Performance problem
1978 Jeep CJ7 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual

Need to check the compression...what should it be?
Dec 16, 2008 at 1:27 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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you're not really looking for a set number.

you want all of the cylinders to be within 10% of each other.

but most of the time i get 110 to 140 to give you an idea.

i've never seen an engine run below about 85
Dec 16, 2008 at 8:36 PM
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