Yes very well
That engine FRESH / NEW should have 150 LBS. compression per cylinder. If you have more then 20 LBS. difference in any cylinder then it is not in good shape and a good VALVE JOB is probley in the furture.
I have a 2005 and compression should be close to 120 psi. Normally a good engine will have compression between 115 and 130 psi but a leak down test should be performed also to know the full condition of a cylinder.
NO. That is to low. If it is a good tight engine it should have at least 150 PSI per cylinder. You can not have any more of difference then 15 LBS per cylinder are the engine will idle rough.
around 80 ft.llbs. or higher is usually good.
Mine is in great shape, '03 Buyou 300 4x4. Cranking compression w/good battery and starter is 160lbs after 4-5 compression strokes.
NO. It should start at about 150 LBS. PER cylinder. And you can't have anymore then a 15 Lb. difference in any cylinder, are the engine will idle rough.
A good 454 will have at least 150 PSI per cylinder.
Usually at least 140-150 lbs.
As a result of wear and tear there was no longer enough compression in the cylinder heads to keep the motor running.
You will have to do a compression test yourself to know that. A engine that is in good shape should have at least 150 LBS. per cylinder. There can not be more then 20 LBS. difference in any cylinders. It has to have at least 100 LBS. for the cylinder to fire at an Idle.
Run a compression test before you spend too much time checking out other potential problems. If the compression tests good, try swapping the fuel injector with a good cylinder and see if the dead cylinder moves.
185 actually seems kinda high for a 50