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    compression

    I recently was given a 1958 5.5 H.P. motor. I'm not sure if it runs or not. I did a compression test and the results were 77PSI & 80 PSI. That seems to be a little low to me. I would like the opinion of others. Thank you. Jim P.S. Would decarb help?
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    Year made, Proper fuil mix

    Hi Guys, I was just given an outboard. It's a Evinrude 5.5 H.P. Fisherman. Serial# 5516 -11451. I think it was made in 1958 but not sure, If someone could verify I would be grateful. I need to find out the fuel mixture. Under the coulling 1/2 pint of 30 wt. per gal of gas. Would that be...
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    prop problems

    I have a 1967 Johnson 9.5 motor. When I reach maybe less than half throttle the motor seems to free spin.A llittle above idle is OK. The shear pin is OK. Do I need new prop? thanks in advance? Jim
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    Year Made Please

    I recently bought a Wards 20HP outboard model # vwb 19084 and I believe the serial# is 1171. I would like to find out the year it mfg. who mfg. it Thanks for any help.
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