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I have a 1974 140 Merc Inboard that runs good pers like a kitten, but I'm concerned that the idle is to fast. I don't like "slamming it into gear." What RBM should I be at?
Also I believe it's an Alpha outdrive....but it shifts hard between forward and reverse. Any ideas?
Thank You for any...
I have a 1974 19 Foot Fiberform with a 140 Merc Stern Drive in nearly new condition. My problems is right now it trolls to fast. Which trolling plate should I buy and is getting dolphin fins a good idea for geting up on plain faster? Also can you tell me how slow I should expect my RPMs to be at...
