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    compression

    If one cylinder has compression at 10 less than the other cylinders; how bad is that? Should I be worried or is it ok? Thanks.
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    '87 Pro-v 150 compression problem

    I have an '87 Pro-v 150 that is slow to plane and seems to bog down after a few minutes out. The shop called me today to tell me that upon starting to check it out, I have one cylinder that is weaker than the rest by 10 psi. (5 at 101 and 1 at 91). They seemed to have a bleak outlook for it, but...
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    '87 Pro-V 150 running poorly

    Engine used to be easy to start but would fall flat after about a minute wide open. Local shop replaced the CDI unit, then the stator, then the fuel pumps and cleaned the carbs, then replaced all fuel lines (I ran it for a while on an aux. tank to no avail). Now, it is really cold natured and...
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