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  1. J

    Embarrassing question

    Top starboard 120psi, other 3 all 115 psi. So, compression seems ok?
  2. J

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    Sending it back to Amazon. The header said it would do compression and leak testing, but looks like it only does leak testing. Bought compression tester this am from Advanced Auto, hopefully that will work out better. Hope to get to it this pm. This was the item, if interested...
  3. J

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    Ran the compression test - ran the boat for 10 minutes, then pulled all plugs and disengaged the ignition (kill switch). Plugs look pretty good. Wife cranked for 5 seconds twice on each cylinder while I watched the gauge. Looked pretty consistent, 52-55 psi across the 4 cylinders. The kit I have...
  4. J

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    - Compression test equipment should arrive tomorrow - Have read manual (I have a service manual, not the original owners manual) regarding how to do the compression test. Will read at least one more time and keep with me when I do the test. A YouTube or 2 might help as well. - Did mix oil and...
  5. J

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    Or betting on the Derby... Will need to get tester for compression
  6. J

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    Just back from store bought tcw3 oil. Although running with out oil could certainly do the problems mentioned. I am hopeful that I am doing okay and will add a double dose of oil to the current gas and will add oil to each subsequent. Can. I also have a jet ski that runs on regular gas and a...
  7. J

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    It starts, it runs, as my wife says, lucky not smart
  8. J

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    Bought November, no warranty. Tank half full, ran that, added another 20 gallons, now half full again
  9. J

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    Above what was in the tank, I've probably filled it up once.
  10. J

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    Through the winter I would run it at low throttle for a few minutes just to keep things running. Maybe 30 minutes over the course of the winter.
  11. J

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    Yes, but not much
  12. J

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    And thanks all !!!
  13. J

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    Learning a lot with this supposed completely rehab pontoon. Had to replace the helm when that broke. Some starting challenges that are now starting to make sense since I was using just gas... What dealer told me was to use non ethanol gas but nothing about oil, told me 4 stroke, I just worked...
  14. J

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    Bought a rebuilt late 70s 140HP on a refurb pontoon boat. Engine model looks like 140863C. Prior boat experience has been stern drives and a 2 stroke Suzuki. Trying to figure out where to put the oil! Took the cover off hoping to see a dipstick and an oil cap but see neither. Got a service...
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