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05-06-2013, 09:00 PM #15000 RPM
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50hp Johnson late 70's or early 80's
Helping a friend work on a 1970's Johnson 50hp. When I checked compression it had 150lbs on all cylinders is this normal for the older motors. Thing turns over good until the plugs go in then it seem that the battery is weak for the compression showing. Just wondering if the compression should be that high and if so do you need to run 93 octane fuel?
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05-07-2013, 08:36 PM #35000 RPM
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Were these motors built with this type of compression or does it sound like someone shaved the head? Never seen compression like this from the factory on a motor, but the motor looks to be as old as me.
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05-08-2013, 06:46 AM #5Screaming And Flying!
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might have had oversize pistons in it and in that era would push the comp up. The combustion chamber is radically different shape than a later engine and a very small amount of shaving bumps the comp up a lot.
Therefore you need to run 93 to be safe as that is what it was designed for.
Be careful if it has 70's rods and pistons they dont like running over 5500 rpm yet the engine will happily make power to 6000
Late rods and pistons are fine as in the 80's as per sst 45 are the same as Eagle One points out.
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05-08-2013, 09:06 AM #6
That's on the high side of normal compression for those old OMCs, your gauge could be a bit happy also. If it was mine, I'd run premium fuel and be careful with the timing.
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05-09-2013, 12:58 PM #85000 RPM
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What is full advance suppose to be at WOT? Is the timing set at 5500 like the 150hp Johnson? This is a two cylinder engine.
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05-09-2013, 01:28 PM #10
While you're trying a new/different battery, make sure all the connections are good and that the cables are good also. I've seen them corrode from the inside. I have a '72 50 and run nothing but premium and good oil in it. I don't use it much, but it's never been apart.
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05-09-2013, 09:39 PM #115000 RPM
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It was the battery. Put the new one in and it spins over good now. Seems like it not getting fuel though. I'll check the voltages with the DVA just to be sure.
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05-09-2013, 10:18 PM #12
You can also pull the starter armature and hit it with scotchbrite to help it hit harder cranking. Has the motor been sitting? If so, maybe swuirt some pb blaster in the bores to help lube it some. Lasltly, i agree that your gauge might be a bit ambitious. 150 seems high. I love those old motors!
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