87 Evinrude 90 horse weak cylinder

[itsaboattime]

Found this on CL. talked to the guy and he told me it had a weak cylinder. He replaced this motor with a new one and is just selling it. Now I know what you guys are thinking, run away from this motor. I'm wondering if a decarb would fix the problem. But then again, why would only one cylinder carbon up and not the other ones?? I dunno, I think it's worth a look.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/boa/1810859533.html

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 87 Evinrude 90 horse weak cylinder

run like hell, VRO to begin with. that is usually from a dirty carb, not supplying fuel & oil. 10# low maybe but no more.

 

[itsaboattime]

Re: 87 Evinrude 90 horse weak cylinder

run like hell, VRO to begin with. that is usually from a dirty carb, not supplying fuel & oil. 10# low maybe but no more.

I'm going to call him back and see if he has compression numbers. I figured 10 to 15 psi differance would be acceptable. I don't have my mind set on buying this motor. If TD says run then chances are I'll run, but, I am going to look at it.