1979 55hp no compression top cyl.

kybodyman

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I have little or no compression on top cylinder...assume broken ring. Am pretty well versed in basic mechanical problems, but this may be more than I can handle. Does this repair involve a lot of specials tools, or should I look for a used replacement motor? Cost is definatly an issue here.
 

Daviet

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Re: 1979 55hp no compression top cyl.

Don't assume anything, pull the cylinder head and check it out. Maybe you have a bad head gasket. What were compression readings?
 
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