purchasing a 12/99 johnson 130hp, 2 stroke?

[jre1]

i have been told the engine(j1300vxsss)has approx <br />50 hrs. on it and that the compression is 95 on each of the cyclinders. does this sound right? what would be an appropriate range or number for the compression. i am concerned as someone brand new to boating.

 

[moderator1]

Re: purchasing a 12/99 johnson 130hp, 2 stroke?

Moving to General Outboard Questions.

 

[DJ]

Re: purchasing a 12/99 johnson 130hp, 2 stroke?

95 psi is a bit on the low side. It's good that they are all consistant.<br /><br />Do you know if the throttle plates were open when the comp. check was done?

 

[1986mariner150]

Re: purchasing a 12/99 johnson 130hp, 2 stroke?

I would try another gauge if posible. I have a 1996 130 and the compression is 145 to 150 with the boat dealers gauge, 135 to 140 with my gauge. Your gauge may be leaking. It does sound a little low compared to what I have seen posted here. This perticular V-4 (130 hp) tends to test higher than most V-4s from what I have gathered. There is a post near the top in the john rude forum titled 1995 130 that has his compression posted and it is about the same as mine.