Hi,
I have a 1978 50hp mercury that I am trying to bring back to life after being stored for over 20 years in a barn. I have done a compression test. I have been told that all cylinders should be within 10% of each other. My numbers are 125,128,105,130. The motor has no spark. Before I start buying electrical components, are these numbers good enough to contenue or should I quit while I'm ahead? The motor looks brand new inside and out. Seems like such a waist if it never gets wet again.
Thanks, Dave
I have a 1978 50hp mercury that I am trying to bring back to life after being stored for over 20 years in a barn. I have done a compression test. I have been told that all cylinders should be within 10% of each other. My numbers are 125,128,105,130. The motor has no spark. Before I start buying electrical components, are these numbers good enough to contenue or should I quit while I'm ahead? The motor looks brand new inside and out. Seems like such a waist if it never gets wet again.
Thanks, Dave