Good morning just wondering if someone could tell me if they know a reliable source to get a powerhead rebuilt.Lost a oil line a week ago going down the lake, and it was just like you reach over and shut the key off.Had the line replaced the mechanic did a compression check and said #2 cylinder only had 50 lbs compression all others had 115.Or could i just put 1 pston in!Any advice appreciated. Thanks Danny
Danny-If you oil pump went, all the cylinders would not recieve oil...not just cylinder #2. More than likely than not you had a lean carb. But since the others are fine I'd do a decarb first and see if that improves the compression. If it doesn't then it's time to pull the cylinder heads and take a look. When do you live? No one can tell you where to take your engine if they have no idea where you live.
Hey Andy,Thanks for responding.I live in central Ca,Near Modesto.I was told i should put a new powerhead on.Of course thanks the dealer talking!$$$$$I will for sure check out the carb thing.Thanks again Danny.
Hey phatmanmike just got back into town,i will keep that in mind.Im going tomorrow to put the ears on the motor and start it up i hope it runs on all 6 not 5 cyl.Thanks Danny
1990 Mercury Powerhead Black Max 150 6 cyl
If you oil pump went, all the cylinders would not recieve oil...not just cylinder #2. More than likely than not you had a lean carb. But since the others are fine I'd do a decarb first and see if that improves the compression. If it doesn't then it's time to pull the cylinder heads and take a look. 
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