Idle rpm & speed

Freeman62

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I am wondering what the lowest rpm I can get my 4.3 Merc to idle at? Right it is idling at 800 rpm trolling at 3.5-4.5 miles per hour.
 

JohnNJ

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Re: Idle rpm & speed

Not sure, but you can pull 1 or 2 5 gal buckets to slow
 

Freeman62

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Re: Idle rpm & speed

I got it down to 650. Any slower it does not run well. 2.6-2.9 on my GPS

Thanks
 
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