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clints

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Compression PSI
« on: May 27, 2023, 17:33:00 »
What’s the acceptable compression PSI range for my 1970 280SL?

Lorsar

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Re: Compression PSI
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2023, 21:09:51 »
Many questions have been answered in previous threads, you should make a habit of using the search first.

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=34683.msg253956#msg253956
Lori
1968 280SL (US)

dirkbalter

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Re: Compression PSI
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2023, 22:30:28 »
Welcome to the group.
According to the book, the minimum acceptable pressure is 125 psi.
Typical pressure is between 147 to 176 psi with no more then 22 psi difference between cylinders.
Dirk
66 230 SL
70 280 SEL
53 CHEVY 3100
18 C300 COUPE
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