Compression check?

bigdog · 07-02-2013, 07:51 AM

Just FMI, how long do you think it would take to perform a compression check on a V4 outboard? 4 cylinders.....

Sounds like you would possible need two people to perform this test.
One person to turn the ignition key, and one person to read the compression gauge? Or do I have this all wrong?

Information is requested b/c I'll be bringing boat to a marine tech. and want to know how long this would take to perform this test, to guesstimate the cost at $100 an hour labor?

Thanks,
Bigdog

07-02-2013, 07:51 AM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,459 Thanks: 357 Thanked 126 Times in 100 Posts	Compression check? Just FMI, how long do you think it would take to perform a compression check on a V4 outboard? 4 cylinders..... Sounds like you would possible need two people to perform this test. One person to turn the ignition key, and one person to read the compression gauge? Or do I have this all wrong? Information is requested b/c I'll be bringing boat to a marine tech. and want to know how long this would take to perform this test, to guesstimate the cost at $100 an hour labor? Thanks, Bigdog