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    94 mariner 150 compression numbers

    I have a 1994 mariner magnum 3 serial number is od198941 my compression numbers are 105 to 110 is that still good .it still runs good but i was told thats low .its got me worried now thanks for any info

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    A lot would depend on how the readings were done- and even if done right, I would check with a different gauge.

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    ok thank you I will .what should the compression numbers be around

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    110-135 psi, max variance of 15 psi.


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    Ok thanks

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    well I had to look on here the correct way you done compression test. the last time I done it with out warming it up and so yesterday I done another one .it was 118 to 120 after I warmed it up so I am good then thanks for your help and have a good Christmas

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