Motor Problems

[Heather81]

78 evinrude 85hp model # 85895C did compression check and none was over 95. Can someone tell me what the compression is suppose to be? thanks

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Motor Problems

95 lbs on that motor is fine. What is more important is the difference in the cylinders. What was the lowest reading?

 

[Heather81]

Re: Motor Problems

the lowest was 90..it had compression test back n sept of last yr and they was 115 120 115 and 110 so its dropped. the boat runs fine what its not in the water. once it gets in the water it doesn't have full power..if that makes since..yeah its for fishin'