Compression check?

**drill instructor** · 03-09-2006, 10:13 AM

Im thinking about buying a used boat. Its has a 98 Evinrude 175 FICHT, I know that one of the things i should have done is a compression check. But what exactly should I be looking for.
Thanks for the help

**CatFan** · 03-09-2006, 10:20 AM

Watch out for that motor. The FICHTs of that era are what drove OMC to bankruptcy. I believe there was an update to make them dependable, but they were prone to blowing powerheads. If it has had the update done, maybe it's okay, but I'd have a dealer look at it.

**FisherMike** · 03-09-2006, 10:40 AM

.D I, go to this site and sign in and ask your question.
Or maybe just use there search and come up with the answer.
I joined and have learned a ton.

**drill instructor** · 03-09-2006, 12:27 PM

hey mike i cant get to the site what is the web address?

**labill** · 03-09-2006, 12:34 PM

D.I......I can't see Mikes link on my computer, have you tried www.iboats.com ? You may find what you're looking for there.

**justfish** · 03-09-2006, 12:53 PM

D.I.- I think the site Mike was referring to was:http://www.themarinedoctor.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl

**drill instructor** · 03-09-2006, 12:59 PM

Thanks I registered at the marinedoc, looks like a good site for repair and motors.

**SweetHomeAlabama** · 03-09-2006, 01:18 PM

I would take it to a good mechanic and have them check it out. A couple of hundred isn't much when paying thousands of dollars for a boat.

**drill instructor** · 03-09-2006, 01:41 PM

Thanks a lot guys, i called evinrude directly and they told me everything about the motor, it had the update done. The number to Evinrude tech is 847-689-7090 ext 3

**drill instructor** · 03-09-2006, 01:43 PM

Just wanted to reach 400 post

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