You should consider a leak down test. This tells you whether the valves are seating correctly. If they’re not, this could cause low compression as well. These tests are usually done at the same time.
Putting oil, in this case the seafoam, in the cylinders increases the compression every time it’s the easy way to tell if rings are going bad. Being said, I’m impressed it was still higher after it ran for a bit
Hay fella, just wanted to say thanks I’ve had an issue with my 4 stroke Suzuki 60df 0psi compression on cylinder 4 didn’t have any sea foam as not widely available in UK so tried AC90 pumped half a can in there left it over night and bingo now getting 150psi cheers again
Did you ever start it before applying anything in the cylinders because usually when the compression is low from sitting after you start the engine the compression will come up on it's own just from running. In your video here you said after doing everything that was going to be your first time starting the engine so why did you waste time and money on the seafoam and power tune when all you had to do was #1 clean your carburetors #2 then start and run with high test fuel non ethanol and I do like to put seafoam fuel treatment in the fuel as well. You will get good results doing all of that. I've taken one the compression was down to 45psi and did the steps I listed above and the compression jumped to 120psi. Start the engine and let it get hot usually the rings will reseat themselves. 👍
I had an old 3 cylinder 60 hp outboard that had 90 psi on all the cylinders after sitting for a few years. motor started and ran still Ran some sea foam in the gas tank and compression came back to 130 psi in all 3 cylinders.
Looks like you had a sticky ring or two, which is why the penetrating oil works to free it up and get you a better compression.. it's not a miracle cure, but it's enough to get the engine running which is what it needs to do they get the compression rings to seat properly again.... And I noticed that you got good spark there judging by the way you jumped LOL
I'm trying this on a boat that has been sitting up for six years. It was suggested that I use this product but that I should take it slow. Spray 2 applications wait 24 to 48 hours, spin prop while in gear then do a compression check. Hope it gives me good results on my Evinrude 115.
@@Thomas_Dede no, been too busy with other stuff but last time I tried I had no current to starter, with good battery. May try and work on that tomorrow and see if can at least get current.
@@Dailyfiber_98 I'm not sure about that. Sticking ring doesn't mean it's sticking to the cylinder. The compression is lower with a stuck ring, so it could be easier to crank. A stuck ring could also reduce the oil film, creating more abrasion, so I'm not sure. Other people agree that the test could have been done better, though.
Just did this to clean the piston rings. Psi 105 to 110 on all 4 to start, then 125 after deep creep, but the deep creep is forming the seal, so it's not a true value. I did do the sea foam shock treatment after the deep creep and I'm getting 118 on all 4 and it runs much better. Running 1989 88hp johnson spl.
I'll be honest with you brother seafoam Deep Creek is very very good stuff I've used it with success the whole problem with your motor it hasn't been used it needs to be taken out and used like a small block Chevy car motor and everything will come back everything kind of has a heard and is sticking because it sat so long take take it out with some fuel treatment and you'll send Dan after running it for a certain amount of hours a decent amount of hours then recheck the compression and you will see the difference
i found this video and you very well may have saved my tail on a little LT80 kids quad also a 2stroke. that had been sitting for a very long time while i slowly rebuilt it . at 1st i thought it was the starter well pulled that and everything was fine . then maybe the relay which it tested within spec on the ohm meter lastly got a new battery for it and it was still kind of struggling i guess from lack of lube tried that 1 time working like it should now . just sprayed a little more not much of deep creep going to letting it sit for 24 hrs before getting some premix fuel and a new plug tomorrow
If you do the same test with engine oil, I'm sure you would get the same result. Sea Foam surely covers the cylinder surface and the ring, and now they seal better like they would do with any lubricant.The second test should be done after using the running the engine for some time to warm up and burn the lubricant. I do not want to say SeaFoam does not work, many people swear by them and I put them in my tank now and then.
you should run the motor , let it cool then do compression again. if its been sitting, good chance a ring or 2 is just gummed up. those additives did nothing but help seal the rings because they were bone dry from sitting. the power tune is good stuff, however.
Serious question: do you think it's worth buying and messing around with a used black max condsidering how old they are? I had one a long long time ago and rember drilling out corroded bolts, and they just don't get better with age. Thank you
its the same stuff as Merc power tune. Of course you are going to get some compression back with cylinders filled with a penetrant oil. You might even get lucky and those stuck rings in that cylinder might free up without destroying the cross hatch of the cylinder walls. Next step clean the carbs and send it.
maybe do another compression test before taking it out on the water. adding oil/ext will increase the compression. looks like the piston rings may be worn also does it hold compression is something you should check. anyways thanks for the video! good luck with your boat!
But for real, I am so happy for you, these motors are great, the weakest link, if not replaced already, is the original IGN coils as they crap out and short to ground. Which then acts like the kill switch is pulled, so no spark... My one thing I really wanted to do is to send that ECU on the back out and get it upgraded for more advance and to up the rev limiter,!! That alone would be a huge difference in and of itself!! 🙏🙏
Oh, so I just wanted to check in with you and see if you think it's getting some good voltage ⚡⚡ to the spark plugs!?!? 🤣🤣😁😁 Oh I've gotten it more than enough to be able to bust on ya for catching it, and with wet feet no less!!
Snake oil my Friend temporary fix believe me that engine is 1 step away from a rebuild , if they even rebuild outboards . Do not trust you could be stuck on the ocean
Detroit Mi. I used to ride and modify Jet skis until my back and knees went but I do know I have tried that stuff yea maybe you did get lucky and the piston ring somehow went back into its original groove . I was never that lucky well I had to rebuild a 2 stroke seadoo motor the 110 horse 2 stroke . I love jet skiing especially riding the supercharged 4 stroke 300s they are like sitting on rockets.
I agree snake oil! all that does when you shoot oil in a low compression cylinder is filling any voids causing the low compression you still have too low of compression difference between that one and the others. bore scope the cylinders and I am sure you will see scratches in the walls of the cylinder
Yup , possibly already idles ruff, rebuilds depend on the bore, to much it will run hot, want to say 30 over is tops but not positive i remember correctly.
why? wide open throttle does nothing to the compression results youll find. The compression is what it is no matter how open or closed the throttle plates are. Check one both ways and youll see no difference in the numbers.
I say run it but make sure someone can tow you back if the motor doesn't run right did you change the oil in the engine and do a service on it just to make sure everything is good before you put it in the water but you got a deal on that engine
putting oi in cyl and improving compression is a positive test for worn rings (try a little straight oil and compression will likely hit 130 ranges). If seized, it might free a stuck ring but usually your compression increases just for testing and a hone/ring job is likely needed at minimum.
Hi, You definitely had a lightly stuck ring on that low compression piston which, frankly, ANY penetrating oil would have released. While we're at it, the true and tried solution pros use for that is a mixture of ATF + acetone (50-50). As to getting the post-Seafoam increased readings in the other cylinders, I'd bet it essentially derives from measuring compression on an originally dry VS a than wet cylinder. Sea Foam is not a bad product at all and surely holds its own against any other of its class (Power Tune, Marvel Mystery Oil, STP etc.) but honestly, its virtues remain short of magical as some users profess. Regards !
All the plugs should be in motor except the one you are testing and for Tru compression it's only 3bumps on the gage
Are you sure? I have no idea if I’m going this right or not. But I was always told take the plugs out. ???
Wrong, all plugs should be removed, because if the head gasket is blown between 2 cylinders you won't know if all the plugs are in.
All plugs should be out. Makes no difference on the compression of the cylinder you’re testing but makes the engine much easier to turn over
You should consider a leak down test. This tells you whether the valves are seating correctly.
If they’re not, this could cause low compression as well. These tests are usually done at the same time.
@@Leo-mt7qr "its a 2 stroke"
Get that motor out brother and take it for a rip love your content love your attitude your honesty and your infectious to watch
Putting oil, in this case the seafoam, in the cylinders increases the compression every time it’s the easy way to tell if rings are going bad. Being said, I’m impressed it was still higher after it ran for a bit
Hay fella, just wanted to say thanks I’ve had an issue with my 4 stroke Suzuki 60df 0psi compression on cylinder 4 didn’t have any sea foam as not widely available in UK so tried AC90 pumped half a can in there left it over night and bingo now getting 150psi cheers again
What about after use does it still read the same
Sticky rings or sticky reeds sea foam is good stuff it's amazing what that stuff will do I use it in everything I use love the stuff 👍
Did you ever start it before applying anything in the cylinders because usually when the compression is low from sitting after you start the engine the compression will come up on it's own just from running. In your video here you said after doing everything that was going to be your first time starting the engine so why did you waste time and money on the seafoam and power tune when all you had to do was #1 clean your carburetors #2 then start and run with high test fuel non ethanol and I do like to put seafoam fuel treatment in the fuel as well. You will get good results doing all of that. I've taken one the compression was down to 45psi and did the steps I listed above and the compression jumped to 120psi. Start the engine and let it get hot usually the rings will reseat themselves. 👍
I had an old 3 cylinder 60 hp outboard that had 90 psi on all the cylinders after sitting for a few years. motor started and ran still Ran some sea foam in the gas tank and compression came back to 130 psi in all 3 cylinders.
Dude .. love your vids . I’m deep into boats as well .. drank my first cup of coffee and enjoyed this video .. thank you
Looks like you had a sticky ring or two, which is why the penetrating oil works to free it up and get you a better compression.. it's not a miracle cure, but it's enough to get the engine running which is what it needs to do they get the compression rings to seat properly again.... And I noticed that you got good spark there judging by the way you jumped LOL
I'm trying this on a boat that has been sitting up for six years. It was suggested that I use this product but that I should take it slow. Spray 2 applications wait 24 to 48 hours, spin prop while in gear then do a compression check. Hope it gives me good results on my Evinrude 115.
Any luck with the Evinrude 115?
@@Thomas_Dede no, been too busy with other stuff but last time I tried I had no current to starter, with good battery. May try and work on that tomorrow and see if can at least get current.
@@Berkner80 any luck
The compression increased because he charged the battery between tests. You can hear that it's cranking faster in the second test.
If the rings were sticking it would put more load on the starter though, slowing it down a bit I assume.
@@Dailyfiber_98 I'm not sure about that. Sticking ring doesn't mean it's sticking to the cylinder. The compression is lower with a stuck ring, so it could be easier to crank. A stuck ring could also reduce the oil film, creating more abrasion, so I'm not sure. Other people agree that the test could have been done better, though.
@@Dailyfiber_98 Rings get stuck in the piston lands/grooves, not cylinder walls.
@@DarkFlamage oooooh okay. I appreciate the knowledge.
Just did this to clean the piston rings. Psi 105 to 110 on all 4 to start, then 125 after deep creep, but the deep creep is forming the seal, so it's not a true value. I did do the sea foam shock treatment after the deep creep and I'm getting 118 on all 4 and it runs much better. Running 1989 88hp johnson spl.
I said the penatrating oil was worth a try, testing with all plugs out is correct, it would be worth testing again with wide open throttle.
I use seafoam in my boats fuel tank and my snowmobile tanks regularly I believe it works well
Yup , and they always start after sitting for months
I'll be honest with you brother seafoam Deep Creek is very very good stuff I've used it with success the whole problem with your motor it hasn't been used it needs to be taken out and used like a small block Chevy car motor and everything will come back everything kind of has a heard and is sticking because it sat so long take take it out with some fuel treatment and you'll send Dan after running it for a certain amount of hours a decent amount of hours then recheck the compression and you will see the difference
@buellrod Your comment is not the easiest to decipher. Try using a period at the end of each of your sentences. Might help.
Licking some spark! Saw that hop!
i found this video and you very well may have saved my tail on a little LT80 kids quad also a 2stroke. that had been sitting for a very long time while i slowly rebuilt it . at 1st i thought it was the starter well pulled that and everything was fine . then maybe the relay which it tested within spec on the ohm meter lastly got a new battery for it and it was still kind of struggling i guess from lack of lube tried that 1 time working like it should now . just sprayed a little more not much of deep creep going to letting it sit for 24 hrs before getting some premix fuel and a new plug tomorrow
If you do the same test with engine oil, I'm sure you would get the same result. Sea Foam surely covers the cylinder surface and the ring, and now they seal better like they would do with any lubricant.The second test should be done after using the running the engine for some time to warm up and burn the lubricant.
I do not want to say SeaFoam does not work, many people swear by them and I put them in my tank now and then.
Came here to say the same.
This why you should run a product called Ring free ....once or twice a year!
Just question bro, aren't you supposed to have a hose hooked up to that motor when you try to start it?
lol yes. Bye bye impeller
A pro tip......hold the motor at wide open throttle each time you test a cylinder.Use old plugs when using seafoam.Good luck guys
you should run the motor , let it cool then do compression again. if its been sitting, good chance a ring or 2 is just gummed up. those additives did nothing but help seal the rings because they were bone dry from sitting. the power tune is good stuff, however.
Any oil brings up compression
Could compression increased because of the oil sprayed in the cylinders? Asking for a friend
After using Seafoam Deep Creep, are the compression numbers permanent because is fixed the issue are they only temporary?
The 30 weight oil gives best results
"That wasn't smart!" I would have done the same thing.
Something leaking out of the top left cylinder at the 4 min mark.
How do use this? Do you leave it in the motor remove it?
Serious question: do you think it's worth buying and messing around with a used black max condsidering how old they are? I had one a long long time ago and rember drilling out corroded bolts, and they just don't get better with age. Thank you
i have a 1995 mecury 150 blackmax 2.5 an that thing is a beast 125 psi on all cylinders
its the same stuff as Merc power tune. Of course you are going to get some compression back with cylinders filled with a penetrant oil. You might even get lucky and those stuck rings in that cylinder might free up without destroying the cross hatch of the cylinder walls. Next step clean the carbs and send it.
maybe do another compression test before taking it out on the water. adding oil/ext will increase the compression. looks like the piston rings may be worn also does it hold compression is something you should check. anyways thanks for the video! good luck with your boat!
how is deep creep different from other penetrating oils?
Hey guys I'm having a low compression problem on a qg15 engine, i change d block and now it's not starting, any ideas?
Did u figure it out? 1st need more info to determine the cause. How many Cyl is Low?, Is everything assembled correctly/Head gasket, Timing, Etc?
Sounds awesome
I’ve heard transmission oil can help compression. Anyone believe that?
IS NICE MOTOR ARE YOU THIS GOOD WORK I LIKE YOU BOAT IS COOOOOOL 👍
Your battery sounded dead when you first did it and then the next day it sounded like it was charged
Will super hero, how about some over sized pistons and chrome moly rings and deck the the block
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soon you'll have to add ballast to the boat to compensate for the weight you put on
****Did I call it.. go ahead and check, I'll wait right here...
But for real, I am so happy for you, these motors are great, the weakest link, if not replaced already, is the original IGN coils as they crap out and short to ground. Which then acts like the kill switch is pulled, so no spark...
My one thing I really wanted to do is to send that ECU on the back out and get it upgraded for more advance and to up the rev limiter,!! That alone would be a huge difference in and of itself!! 🙏🙏
Oh, so I just wanted to check in with you and see if you think it's getting some good voltage ⚡⚡ to the spark plugs!?!? 🤣🤣😁😁
Oh I've gotten it more than enough to be able to bust on ya for catching it, and with wet feet no less!!
😂😂 yes spark test was successful.
Love your hot water heater as well...great video. Thank you.
That's just as stupid as some of the crap trump says. It's not a "hot water heater", it doesn't heat hot water.
@@Artseventy6 Liberal mental case. God Bless America, God Bless Donald Trump and his family...
Snake oil my Friend temporary fix believe me that engine is 1 step away from a rebuild , if they even rebuild outboards . Do not trust you could be stuck on the ocean
Thanks for you comment, Where are you from ?
Detroit Mi. I used to ride and modify Jet skis until my back and knees went but I do know I have tried that stuff yea maybe you did get lucky and the piston ring somehow went back into its original groove . I was never that lucky well I had to rebuild a 2 stroke seadoo motor the 110 horse 2 stroke . I love jet skiing especially riding the supercharged 4 stroke 300s they are like sitting on rockets.
I agree snake oil! all that does when you shoot oil in a low compression cylinder is filling any voids causing the low compression you still have too low of compression difference between that one and the others. bore scope the cylinders and I am sure you will see scratches in the walls of the cylinder
Yup , possibly already idles ruff, rebuilds depend on the bore, to much it will run hot, want to say 30 over is tops but not positive i remember correctly.
Is the motor at full throttle? It should be for compression test
Not on that engine
@@brycecox9420 should always be we aren't using the key no pump and no ignition
I always do the same but with fogging oil and the engine running you will loose all the sticking ring
can you give an in detail how to for the at home mechanics?
Man, an "O" ring is rubber. You have piston rings in your cylinders.
All plugs should be out, and throttle should be wide open
why? wide open throttle does nothing to the compression results youll find. The compression is what it is no matter how open or closed the throttle plates are. Check one both ways and youll see no difference in the numbers.
Come from another channel with a motor and same problem , the piston ring was stuck to one side of the piston , the guy do the same than you ,
The battery was dead on the last one you did first the next day. How about hook up a battery charger for all the cylinders testing.
I say run it but make sure someone can tow you back if the motor doesn't run right did you change the oil in the engine and do a service on it just to make sure everything is good before you put it in the water but you got a deal on that engine
Lol no one said I was putting this engine in the water anytime soon, it’s a 2 stroke, $400 is a amazing deal.
hey what happened there! Why you’re hopping ! 😅😅
Savage! #seafoam sponsor needs to happen lol
First ride on my ski after this method was amazing I got the same low psi after running my ski in the water the second time so idk how well this works
putting oi in cyl and improving compression is a positive test for worn rings (try a little straight oil and compression will likely hit 130 ranges). If seized, it might free a stuck ring but usually your compression increases just for testing and a hone/ring job is likely needed at minimum.
Sea foam is the she-i-tee!
Hi, You definitely had a lightly stuck ring on that low compression piston which, frankly, ANY penetrating oil would have released. While we're at it, the true and tried solution pros use for that is a mixture of ATF + acetone (50-50). As to getting the post-Seafoam increased readings in the other cylinders, I'd bet it essentially derives from measuring compression on an originally dry VS a than wet cylinder. Sea Foam is not a bad product at all and surely holds its own against any other of its class (Power Tune, Marvel Mystery Oil, STP etc.) but honestly, its virtues remain short of magical as some users profess. Regards !
Use brake clean instead. I’ve had success with that loosening up rings.
The results were SHOCKING!!! LoL..
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Seafoam, you better start a sponsorship for this man who's actively promoting your products gentlemen.
To be honest.. mechanics tell you not to use seafoam
2psi that a success lol
That’s awesome… $400. That just makes me mad😀
Have 75 psi on one cilinder try that
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So a lot of you gentlemen aka guys give tons of suggestions.....
..... I don't know because I'm not a guy....