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    how to check compression on my merc

    i was just wondering how would i go about testing compression on my 1997 merc 50 2 stroke. i know how to test compression on a regular vehicle, is it the same or is it different. if it is different can someone tell me how to do so. also what should the compression read?
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    what year is my motor

    the serial number i found is 0G495897 Thanks
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    about to purchase a 1995 - any pointers to look for

    im about to buy an 1995 johnson 90 hp oceanrunner. what should i look for when purchasing this motor and what should i worry about. i think this motor still has the VRO, not quite sure how many hours are on the motor. it is coming off a early model whaler 17 foot in the 90's what would be a...
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    Cant keep the motor on 97-99 Merc 50 2 stroke

    i purchased this boat last year with the motor on it. the person who i bought it from didnt start the motor or attempt too since it was his project from when he got it. so when i got it home i tried to start it and it would start but wont stay on. so we i went to a local mercury headquarters...
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    NEED HELP : 1987 Yamaha 25sh 2-stroke outboard gasoline mixture rate

    I just recently acquire a boat with a 25sh yamaha outboard. I need to know the Fuel Mixture of gasoline and 2 stroke oil. I heard it was 100:1 ratio. please confirm. Thanks
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