93 8HP Evinrude compression

[g2klane]

What should I be reading for c

What should I be reading for compression on this engine. thx

 

[joereeves]

Depend really on the speed of

Depend really on the speed of which it is cranked over....... usually anything over 70/80 psi is fine.

 

[g2klane]

"Thanks Joe, it looks like I a

"Thanks Joe, it looks like I am ok and my main problem was an obstruction in the exhaust tube (a large chunk of carbon build up) george"

 

[joereeves]

Large chunk of carbon build up

Large chunk of carbon build up? Usually due to lugging...... a condition whereas the pitch of the prop is too much which prevents the engine from hitting its top rated rpm at full throttle.

 

[g2klane]

"Could this also be caused by

"Could this also be caused by the thermostat sticking open? The water discharge never warms up, even after setting at idle for 1/2 hour, running in a small barrel."

 

[joereeves]

Good idea to check that thermo

Good idea to check that thermostat.