5.0 OMC idle question

[_chris_]

I have heard that if my boat idles higher than 1000 my outdrive wont last for very long? I just got this boat a couple of weeks ago and have taken it out three times and it is idleing at around 1100 - 1200 am I in trouble? BTW the boat is a 93 Four Winns 190 horizon le

 

[mkast]

Re: 5.0 OMC idle question

650 in gear.

 

[_chris_]

Re: 5.0 OMC idle question

Thanks but is there any damage as a result of having the idle too high or anything I should check out?

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: 5.0 OMC idle question

Its really hard on the gears in the lower when shifting into gear.
Is there a reason its set that high?

Disconnect the throttle cable at the carb.Set the idle then adjust the cable so it puts just a slight pre-load on the carb linkage when the control is in the idle position.

If it will not idle smooth at 600 to 700 then you have other issues.

 

[_chris_]

Re: 5.0 OMC idle question

Its really hard on the gears in the lower when shifting into gear.
Is there a reason its set that high?

Disconnect the throttle cable at the carb.Set the idle then adjust the cable so it puts just a slight pre-load on the carb linkage when the control is in the idle position.

If it will not idle smooth at 600 to 700 then you have other issues.

Thanks it has been this way since I got it so hopefully it will be fine when I adjust it if not I will be back for more help.