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Compression Pressure

Maximum variation between cylinders is 20 lbs. (all engines)  .

289" 130-170 lbs.
390" 160-200 lbs.
410", 428" 170-210 lbs.
Fig 1: Firing Order (All Engines)
G09362195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
VALVE TAPPET CLEARANCE

All Except 428" Police (1) Hydraulic
423" Police (Cold) .028" Int. & Exh.
  (Hot) (2).025" Int. & Exh.
(1) With lifter fully collapsed, clearance between rocker arm and valve stem tip should be.082-.152" (289").050-.150" (All Others).
(2) With engine at normal operating temperature.
VACUUM READING

289" 18" at idle
428" Police 16" at idle
All Others 17" at idle