3.7 idle speed?

roadrash

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any one know what the ide speed should be on a 88 165? should this be done in nutral? i think i was told its 750. If i went down lower for trolling can it cause problems? thnks
 

Coors

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Re: 3.7 idle speed?

When in troll mode, you will have a load on it, that will slow the idle.
 

roadrash

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Re: 3.7 idle speed?

I realize that. but im not sure what it should be at at idle, i have a older merc manual and it says 750 in forward gear wich i dont know is correct for my boat year .
 

achris

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Re: 3.7 idle speed?

All the 3.7 engines are speced at 750 in forward gear , unhindered.... Ie not tied up to a jetty.

Chris...........
 

roadrash

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Re: 3.7 idle speed?

thnks Chris for explaining that. Imported coors you replied to my carberator problem on another post and was wondering what u thought (screw at 3 1/2 out.)
 

Coors

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Re: 3.7 idle speed?

Not familiar with a 3.7, but it seems that 11/2 to 2 turns is what I've read.
 
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