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Old August 26th, 2007, 05:42 PM
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Default Yamaha 90hp compression

I am looking at a 93' 90 hp yammie and the compression is only 98 to 104 across the 3 clyinders.
Could someone tell me what I am in for if I buy this motor?

And what it would take to fix it so I would have a normal reliable running engine with normal compression.
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Old August 26th, 2007, 06:44 PM
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Default Re: Yamaha 90hp compression

have a cylinder leakdown test done, much more accurate than a compression test.
your numbers seem ok. its normal on a 3cyl yamaha to read progressivly lower numbers on the middle and bottom cylinders.
have the gearcase carefully inspected as well.
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Old August 26th, 2007, 07:51 PM
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Default Re: Yamaha 90hp compression

Thanks for that quick reply. Just one more question......he said it has sat f or 5 years without beeing started.
what kind of impact willl taht bring.
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It will certainly need an impeller and probably carbs overhauled.
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Old August 27th, 2007, 06:12 AM
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Default Re: Yamaha 90hp compression

thanks again...

I wanted to make sure for sitting it wont have any bad impact on the performance.
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