going to take cover off and look for possible bent push rod
will check compression again after cylinder soak .. and will remove the head if it continues
th u
almost seemed motor seized after 4 or 5 try's
starter would not Engauge . replaced starter , did compression test ,
right bank all about 125
# 6 125 # 2 75 # 4 100
sprayed all cylinders with 4d 40 let sit
test #2 75 #4 zero all plugs out turned freely
#2 and # 4 added engine...
if it is rings ? should I fog carb while trying too start ...?
right band was sprayed with wd 40 ,all about 126 compression .
motor was cranked without plugs and was seemingly free ..
i have 2002 mercruser ..same basic steps on starting .
# 6 and # 4 were not sprayed and show 80 lbs and 100 lbs as others are 127 average . brand new starter and plugs and wires ..
almost seizing like action in efforts to start
wondering as proximity of 6 and 4 if i have cracked...
