Only 4500 RPMs
 

Newly rebuilt 94' evinrude Ocean pro, just finished break in last season. have about 2 hours on it this season running regular fuel ( no double oil for break in ) the controls are from 94' mechanic still has to fix them the fast idle lever never worked. the problem I have, is now that I can open it up, when I bury the throttle I only get 4500 (31 MPH on GPS )on the Tach. I think he told me the prop was 15-1/2 - 17, it's aluminum. Can it be the throttle cables need to be adjusted ? I should be getting 5500 correct ?

I have basically the same motor, 1992 150 johnson ocean runner w/ a 15/17 aluminium. I have never gotten beyond 5300 rpm [not looking to go any higher] but, 5300-5500 I believe should be your max rpms. 5300 and I'm right around 41-42 mph. I'm no tech., but the first thing I would check is the cable.

Remove the carb cover, move the throttle to the WOT position, verify the butterfiles are fully open. If they are then its another fish to fry ...Maybe prop etc...You need to see at lease 5500 at WOT ....

Agreed - you need to get at least 5,500 rpm max. If less, something needs attention.

5200-5500 is fine for that engine. The 60 degree engines turn less RPM's than the 90 degree engines do. 5500 is the max WOT RPM's for a 150 IMHO with there smaller porting and carbs. Make sure ytou are getting WOT at the carbs, but do NOT run the engine with the airbox off.

those motors the carbs don't open wide open butterflies they go 3/4 factory not sure the reason just letting you know.

Thanks guys, I will check it out.

I did check the cable without the engine running, when the throttle was all the way down, I was able to move the linkage at the engine a little ( 1/4" ) more by hand, I don't know what that will translate to as far as getting more RPM's.

that's how the 150 and 175 OP came from the factory. have you torn the carbs apart and cleaned?

The carbs were just done with the rebuild