1970 Evinrude Mate 1.5hp

bwkre

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Model 1002R.
I believe the compression at 90 psi is low.
What would good or new motor compression be?
Thanks,
 

racerone

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Well---90 PSI is excellent for that motor.-----What is the motor doing / not doing ?
 

bwkre

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It's actually running quite well. I just picked it up from a guy that "fixed" it.
The carb was a mess leaking fuel, wrong lever on it, plugged idle circuit, link & sink was way out. You get the picture. I spent a couple bucks and redid the carb with a sierra kit, replaced the impeller. Actually runs good but I wont get to put it in the lake till next year.
It takes about 6 pulls to start from cold but after that it starts with little effort.
I thought the compression would be higher, but I will certainly take your word for it.
 
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