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Unread 06-27-2007, 05:44 PM
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Default Recommended Prop for 4.3L mercrusier I/O?

Can anyone recommend the right size prop for a 4.3L 190hp mercruiser I/O motor? It's going on a 90 V-20.

Right now I have a 21 pitch on it.

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Unread 06-27-2007, 05:47 PM
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Default Re: Recommended Prop for 4.3L mercrusier I/O?

I can never remember what prop I have, and cant even look for you cause she is in the water for the summer.

I wanna say 17. :-/
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Default Re: Recommended Prop for 4.3L mercrusier I/O?

what kind of rpm will it turn with the 21 at wot?(make sure your tach is accurate)
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Unread 06-28-2007, 12:04 AM
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Try this one. ;D

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Default Re: Recommended Prop for 4.3L mercrusier I/O?

I hava 19' on my 165 I/O. Still a good hole shot and runs fine at speed.
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Unread 07-15-2007, 01:10 AM
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Default Re: Recommended Prop for 4.3L mercrusier I/O?

Check this out, this is from a mercruiser brochure that came with my boat

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/...;id=0001_G_001
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Default Re: Recommended Prop for 4.3L mercrusier I/O?

I noticed you have a 4.3 merc. I have a straght 6. Did you replace the original motor with the 4.3?
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Default Re: Recommended Prop for 4.3L mercrusier I/O?

I had a 165 stright I/O when I got mine, it had a 15 1/5 by 5 and it ran fine, buty that said I needed a loy of hole shot caused I carryed a lot of weight.

Most boats here wil run a 17 pitch for good over all performance.

I have a 175 OB now and the motor came with a 19 pitch Stainless prod and it does well.
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Unread 10-23-2007, 05:32 PM
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Default Re: Recommended Prop for 4.3L mercrusier I/O?

I HAVE A SS 19" X 21 PITCH ON A 4.3L MERC. IT FLYES.
VERY GOOD FUEL COMPSUPTION

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Unread 10-23-2007, 05:37 PM
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SORRY, I THINKS IS 14" X 21 WHAT I'M SURE IT'S STAINLESS. I'LL CHECK WHEN I GET HOME.

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