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What should the compression and oil pressure be on a good used diesel motor?

April 26, 2017compression diesel good motor Oil pressure Used

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What should the compression and oil pressure be on a good used diesel motor?

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The compression should be between 398 and 483 psi after cranking 4 or 5 times. Maximum difference between cylinders should be no more than 73 psi. Oil pressure should be from 2 to 6 lbs. at idle and 26 lbs. at 2000 rpm.