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i sprayed the seafoam into the sparkplug holes, let it sit, sprayed again, let it sit.

I pulled the plugs, gave a shot of seafoam and let it sit. Checked the compression in both cylinders at the end of the day, top cylinder at 65psi and bottom at 70 psi. Now i need to get it on some water and run it.

I think i'll do a decarb with seafoam, and check compression again

your right on the money, I've checked all that, and they just grab the top part of the transom. little to high for my liking but it clamps and seems to hold enough to test. Question? whats the normal compression for this motor? I tested mine and its 60 psi both cylinders...seems low

My transom measured 15 inches, same as my outboard. However do to the angle of the transom, measuring straight down is only 12 inches. I plan on making a wooden shim to raise the motor 2 to 3 inches and see if that makes any difference before building a jack plate. A good friend of mine is...

here's the motor, it's in pretty good shape cosmetically, I do think this the motor is sitting to low, that cav plate is a good 3 to 4 inch below were i think it should be..thoughts?

I'm am afraid it might be running off one cylinder. I checked the plugs and they both looked to be getting fire, but yea the compression could be low. looks like i'm going to need to take it for a servicing. But that motor running right should push that boat pretty well right?

This past week i bought a 1969 9.5hp Johnson short shaft for my 14 ft alumacraft shallow v hull. I ran it this weekend, and seems to run pretty good, but want idle well at low speed. I would say it was pushing the boat maybe 6 to 8 mph with 2 people and fishing gear and 3 gals of gas. Seems a...

Thanks for info, a friend had one for cheap, but i'm think im going to pass...

Any thoughts on a 5 hp air cooled mariner?

I've got a 25hp seahorse ive got a line on, just wanted to make sure it would't be to heavy or to much engine for my boat. thanks for the help yawl

Do ya'll think a 1955 25hp johnson seahorse is to much of a motor for a 14 ft alumacraft vhull?

Thanks for all the input, I'll keep all of this in mind while looking. Try to focus my attention on something between a 10 and 20 hp

I've got a line on a older Johnson 7.5 hp, in perfect running condition, the guy kept this motor tight. Think that would push the boat pretty good? Yes that is electrical conduit, it has all the wiring for battery, lights, and plug ins for the trolling motor, all water tight. cheap way to run...

I'm in the market for a bigger motor on my 14 foot alumacraft v. I'm currently running a small 2.5 hp 4 stroke on it. The motor runs well, easy handle, but doesn't even get close to planing the boat. pushes the boat like a log through water lol. maybe 3 mph if that. With that being said...