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    How to test compression?

    I have a 98 Evinrude 250 (carb) and would like to test the compression on it. I bought a kit, that has the gauge, a rubber bung, and two sizes of screw-in adapters that would go where the sparkplugs were. <br />Should I run the engine before testing? I've also heard about spraying some WD-40 in...
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    98 Evinrude, numbers not right.

    Hey all, This is my first post here (just found the board to be a wealth of info).<br />I bought a boat (25'6" Dusky) with a 250 Evinrude on a bracket a few months back. The engine needs a tune up, so it is not provifing full power.<br />Anyway, I was looking for some more info on this motor...
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