compression test #'s - good?

[rocket350]

1. 170
2. 164
3. 159
4. 175

In my mind, it's fine, but I am no expert on these motors. Opinions?

 

[rbh]

Re: compression test #'s - good?

if it runs good, you bet.
if you notice it smokes on start up you may want to look at a valve/valve guide job.
rob

 

[thannah84]

Re: compression test #'s - good?

Those numbers seem ok...Cylinder 3 the rings seem to be getting old but, like stated above, if it runs ok than I wouldn't mess with it.

 

[tawood]

Re: compression test #'s - good?

A bit of variance there between 3 and 4....in the aircraft bizz (I used to be an a/p mechanic) that would be WAAAAAAY too much, but this isn't an aircraft, it's a boat, and much easier to deal with when the engine "just quits"
Sooo, I'd say unless you are routinely out 20 miles from shore, I'd agree with the above posts and just use it.
Tim