1960 Johnson 40hp Compression

AMD_237

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I just took what I believe to be as an accurate measurement of the compression in the two cylinders. I got them both to 90 psi. Does that seem like it's enough or is something wrong? What kinds of things can help you increase compression?
 

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Re: 1960 Johnson 40hp Compression

There are so many factors that affect the outcome of a 2 strokes compression readings, the main thing is that the difference between cylinders is within 10 percent. Having 2 cylinders at 90 psi is fine.

Try decarbing the engine, it may increase your findings some, but as I said, I would not worry about that at all.
 

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Re: 1960 Johnson 40hp Compression

Okay, thanks a lot. I was worried I thought if it wasn't 100-120 psi on each cylinder something was wrong.
 

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Re: 1960 Johnson 40hp Compression

pull the rope as starting 5 times, then read the gauge. that is pretty accurate. or turn over with starter 5 revs.

Decarb, take a can of seafoam put 3/4 of it in the gas tank, with only 1 gallon of premixed gas. put the rest in a spray bottle. start the engine, and let it come up to temperature. then remove plugs, and them some real good shot of seafoam into the cylinders, replace plugs, let sit 15 minutes. restart, and spray the rest of the seafoam into the carbs, so the the motor almost stalls, wait and repeat until the seafoam is gone.then take for a wide open spin. then put in new plugs, ad premixed gas to the tank, and take it for a wide open throttle spin. it is going to smoke like a house on fire, during this process.

afterwards compression.recheck
 

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Re: 1960 Johnson 40hp Compression

I just took what I believe to be as an accurate measurement of the compression in the two cylinders. I got them both to 90 psi. Does that seem like it's enough or is something wrong? What kinds of things can help you increase compression?

Are you hand cranking it without deactivating the compression releaf?
 

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Re: 1960 Johnson 40hp Compression

I am using the electric start and have taken off the compression release.
 

samo_ott

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Re: 1960 Johnson 40hp Compression

90's fine. I'd be happy with that.
 
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