If the valves were not adjusted on a cold engine, prior to the compression test, those numbers have basically set the low end but do not really tell you the true compression values. RTFM, which says adjust valves immediately before compression test.

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M. Dillon
'87 124.193 (300TD) "White Whale", ~392k miles, 3.5l IP fitted
'95 124.131 (E300) "Sapphire", 380k miles
'73 Balboa 20 "Sanctification"
Charleston SC