Compression test mercruiser 350 magnum

Discussion in 'Sterndrives' started by rossmon1, Jun 23, 2006.

  1. rossmon1
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    rossmon1 Junior Member

    I am checking out a 1986 boat and was wondering if anyone had a spec for good compression reading on the 5.7l 360 motor.
     
    rossmon1, Jun 23, 2006
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    gonzo Senior Member

    Just broken in about 145PSI, Acceptable 115PSI
     
    gonzo, Jun 25, 2006
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  3. rossmon1
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    rossmon1 Junior Member

    Thanks

    For the info, the boat I saw wasn't worth going to the effort of doing a compression test, but I will be looking at others.
     
    rossmon1, Jun 26, 2006
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