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    1980 Mercury Outboard, 50HP 2-stroke, low compression, help!

    Compression as follows....Cylinder 1 = 146 // 2 = 149 // 3 = 145 // 4 = 90 Also, engine will not achieve high RPM's, engine lopes and that tell tale sign of 'white' smoke is coming from the prop exhaust. These are all signs of a blown head gasket, BUT IS NO HEAD..... Number 4 plug is washed...
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    Mercury, 50hp-1980 Head Gasket

    Head gasket blown. I have worked on many outboards but not this specific make/model. Any insight on the level of difficulty would be much appreciated. My hope is that I can replace the gasket without removing the powerhead from the lower. Words of wisdom are needed:)
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