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Unread 07-07-2013, 12:44 PM
dan4836 dan4836 is offline
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Default Ran for three hours today

I ran for three hours today at 20 knots and the boat ran great. Logging a temp of about 185. I opened her up but only get 3,500 RPM's and the temp slowly moved past 200. I know these engines are know to heat up quick. I only have the 3" heat exchanger and I know I probably have the wrong size prop as I should be able to get at least 4,300 RPM's.

Will a prop that is too big cause this increase in temp?

Other than that, everything ran great.

I can't read any numbers on the prop...(Mercruiser 470)
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