1980 4.5 evinrude bad compression

nwcove

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Re: 1980 4.5 evinrude bad compression

You should post the compression numbers. Maybe things arent as bad as you think.
 

raczekp1

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Re: 1980 4.5 evinrude bad compression

i had 4 bar/cylinder and motoro run only with choke on
 

nwcove

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Re: 1980 4.5 evinrude bad compression

With 4 bar ( appx 60lbs) , your motor should be a runner. Running only with choke on is usually a sign of a carb that needs cleaning. Jmo
 
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