2001 Johnson 50HP Compression

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  1. byob1985
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    byob1985 Junior Member

    Hi,

    I am looking to buy a used Johnson outboard. Had a guy do a test on the two cylinders and they came back:

    #1: 135lb
    #2: 137lb

    Is this good compression? Does anyone know what the proper compression is?

    Thanks!
     
    byob1985, May 1, 2013
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  2. whitepointer23

    whitepointer23 Previous Member

    That is very good. My 70 has 110. 120.120.
     
    whitepointer23, May 1, 2013
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  3. byob1985
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    byob1985 Junior Member

    Thanks Brendan!
     
    byob1985, May 2, 2013
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