compression for a 1960 johnson 5.5 motor

kingstond

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What is the correct compression for this motor?<br />Thank you for the help.
 

Paul Moir

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Re: compression for a 1960 johnson 5.5 motor

The only specification ever published for that engine is that the two cylinders should be even within 10% of one another.<br />Very generally speaking, since guages and techniques differ so much, you should be seeing +60psi.<br /><br />Good luck!
 
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