1997 merc 90hp high RPMs

texeducate

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I took my boat out today and it was running at higher RPMs than usual. I have not changed the prop. I didn't push it to wide open throttle because I noticed that at about 3/4 throttle it was already at 5500 RPMs. Any ideas?
 

mikeneal

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Re: 1997 merc 90hp high RPMs

Are you sure tach is accurate? Perhaps the prop hub is spinning?
 
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