20hp Merc. Compression

bwrexp

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I have a 1971 mercury 20 hp and need to know the compresion that it supose to have.THANKS
BWR
 

bwrexp

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Re: 20hp Merc. Compression

I have a 1971 mercury 20 hp and need to know the compresion that it supose to have.and any other info to help me check to determan how dependable this motor should be.
BWR
 

bgbass.1

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Re: 20hp Merc. Compression

its not so important how high the # but they should be close. on that motor 100 or around there is good. to get a accurate reading you have to decarbon then warm engine to operating temp.take more than 1 reading on each cyl.and take your average. hope this
helped mike
 
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