Merc Sterndrive 3.0 Pressure test is holding steady at 7psi, should I be concerned?

[1985 Century Mustang]

I did a pressure test today on my 1980s Mercruiser Sterndrive 3.0 A1G1, the upper and lower together , it's holding steady at 7 psi for 2 hours. Should I be concerned? When I did just the lower, it was amazing. The upper could be hurting I suppose

 

[dubs283]

I pump the pressure up to 10psi initially and perform an inspection. After a few minutes holding at 10 I pump up to 15psi, perform another inspection.

Then wait ten minutes, perform another inspection and if pressure is stable I call it good

 

[1985 Century Mustang]

I pump the pressure up to 10psi initially and perform an inspection. After a few minutes holding at 10 I pump up to 15psi, perform another inspection.

Then wait ten minutes, perform another inspection and if pressure is stable I call it good

Should I be concerned at 7 psi after 2 hours? Hope not. I'm literally burned out, good thing I'm F...g retired. I aged 10 years in the last 3 months from this boat I got for free.

 

[tpenfield]

Should I be concerned at 7 psi after 2 hours? . . . .I aged 10 years in the last 3 months from this boat I got for free.

Boats will do that, particularly if you are working on an older boat/motor.

On the OD pressure test, usually the concern is if the pressure does not hold . . .

 

[Scott Danforth]

aged 10 years in the last 3 months from this boat I got for free.

free boats are the most expensive and have the most wrong with them.

 

[04fxdwgi25]

Boats will do that, particularly if you are working on an older boat/motor.

On the OD pressure test, usually the concern is if the pressure does not hold . . .

And, putting on too much pressure can damage / blow out a seal.

 

[1985 Century Mustang]

free boats are the most expensive and have the most wrong with them.

True and yeah I learned my lesson about $1400 later. However she's gonna be a cruiser, I can feel it. Everything is pretty much finished.