Honda 130 compression for 2003

[Flipper1]

Im looking at purchasing a 2003 honda 130 four stroke. Does anyone have any good or bad news on these engines? Does anyone know the exceptable compression values and the spead? Thanks Craig

 

[hondon]

Re: Honda 130 compression for 2003

Those compression numbers can vary a great deal from guage to guage.With that said numbers around 200 psi on a quality guage are normal and any cylinder that falls below 17% of the others is cause for concern.After that a leakdown test is advised to find the source of the leakage and the repair could be as simple as a valve adjustment.Honda dropped that 130 recently only because they introduced the 135/150 line.They still make it,s 115 little sister.Great engines this vintage but had a few issues in the introductionary years.You are well beyond those.

 

[Bad Andy]

I have had a 130 for about 2 years now. Other than oil changes, water pump kit and thermostat replaced l have had no problems. The previous owner used it in salt water but had all service records which was nice. Engine only had 360 hours on it as of August 1 2013 since then I have topped 600 in mostly freshwater.

 

[GA_Boater]

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