running on 3 cylinders?

Glastrontizz

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I have a 1984 Evinrude v4 140 that has low compression in cylinder #2. The other three are around 100 lbs and the #2 is at 30 lbs. I installed a new head gasket but that didn't help the compression much. Will it hurt to run the motor like this. I don't push it hard and mostly fish in the harbor where I can't go over 5mph. I don't have the money for a rebuild at this time. Thanks
 

HighTrim

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Re: running on 3 cylinders?

I dont think that you'll find anyone to promote that ;)

I would open her up and find out what you are dealing with. Do you have the factory service manual?
 
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