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    Default What compression on this 1988 4hp johnson?

    Whats is the compression supposed to be? looked up old threads nothing on it and NO I DONT HAVE A MANUAL THANK YOU!

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    Default Re: What compression on this 1988 4hp johnson?

    What matters is how close the 2 cylinders are. They should be within 10% of each other and higher than about 50-60psi.

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