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7/30/2009
Master Tech, Marine Technician
Category: Boat
Satisfied Customers: 1,168
Experience: Evinrude Master Technician with 30 years of experience.
VerifiedNo, I'm sorry bit those numbers are very low.
You should have about 90 to 95 psi on all 6 for that model year.
DId you do the compression tests with a good battery and all the spark plugs out of the engine?
Master Tech, Marine Technician
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Experience: Evinrude Master Technician with 30 years of experience.
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