Johnson 6HP Outboard Compression Test | Small Outboard Compression Test | Boats.net

Get a spark plug for your Johnson outboard here: https://www.boats.net/product/johnson... Buy a compression test kit for your Johnson outboard compression test at Partzilla.com: https://www.partzilla.com/product/aft... See how to perform a compression test on a Johnson outboard. We’ll show you how to remove the cowl and the spark plug and then use a compression test kit to evaluate one aspect of your motor’s health. The Johnson 6HP outboard compression spec is between 85-90 PSI, so you can use this test to see what is the next step for your engine. See where we’re working on our outboard in this Johnson outboard diagram: https://www.boats.net/catalog/johnson... Read how to do this job step by step: https://www.boats.net/blog/compressio... VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Removing upper cowling - 0:50 Disconnecting spark plugs - 1:00 Removing spark plug - 1:20 Testing compression - 1:40 Testing second cylinder - 2:20 Find Johnson outboard parts here: https://www.boats.net/catalog/johnson... Talk to us: Twitter:   / boatsnet   Facebook:   / boats.net   Instagram:   / boatsnet   In the video we’re working with a 1968 Johnson 6HP outboard motor, but you may have similar steps for your Johnson outboard. If you’re not sure whether these steps apply to your motor, leave a comment and we’ll get back to you. RELATED VIDEOS Johnson 6HP outboard carb cleaning:    • Johnson 6HP Carburetor Rebuild | 1978 John...   Yamaha 90 carburetor cleaning:    • Video