302 Compression check..not good. What?s next?

Fatbs

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Port side starting at the front
150
145
55
75
Starboard side starting at front
150
155
60
55

Total rebuild??
 

Scott Danforth

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Pull manifolds and inspect. I am betting they are at end of service life. I am also willing to bet the valves are rusty. You may get by with new risers and manifolds and rebuilding the heads
 

Bondo

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Ayuh,.... Or a new/ rebuilt long block,.....
 

Fatbs

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kind of new at this.
Exhaut manifolds? tis so i know the port side is cracked for sure.
 

Scott Danforth

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kind of new at this.
Exhaut manifolds? tis so i know the port side is cracked for sure.

Is this a new to you boat?

Cracked exhaust manifolds are a sign of improper winterization.

Be for even buying manifolds, pressure check the block and heads. You may be looking for a complete new bobtail
 

harleyman1975

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And as much as I liked my old 888 it would be now that you would update to a more modern driveline with a chevy and an alpha 1 gen II from another boat. Much easier to get parts for.
 
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