1987 Merc 175 Compression readings good?

tsimpson-az

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I found a 1987 Mercury 175 Black Max for sale that I am considering purchasing. I asked the seller if he knows what the cylinder compression readings are and this is what he tells me: 130,132,123,129,125,126.

Do these look good for this engine?
 

Bifflefan

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Re: 1987 Merc 175 Compression readings good?

they are over 120 and all within 10%
they look good to me.
 
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