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Unread 06-11-2019, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Duke01 View Post
Excellent, glad it worked out. My 200hp 1980 Merc idles better now that the carbs are clean and with new surface gap plugs. Need to check top speed tomorrow. Last year it was low 40's which some feel is slow for this engine.
All I get is low 40s out of mine and that’s on a good day. You may do better as I have bottom paint, an aluminum prop, usually have a heavy load and I’m sure my hull is wet too.

Remember these motors are really only putting out around 175hp at the prop.
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