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Old May 3rd, 2006, 01:44 PM
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Default mercury/mariner 40 hp idle speed

i'm trying to find the realistic idle speed for a 1992 40 hp 4 cylinder. i have been told that if i get everything right that this motor will idle all day long at 550rpm. i'm able to get the idle to about 650rpm. i would like to know what other peoples experiance with this motor is for a realistic idle speed.
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Old May 3rd, 2006, 03:18 PM
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Default Re: mercury/mariner 40 hp idle speed

Most will idle at 650 but 550 is tough with prop with much pitch
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