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  1. J

    Which Service Manual

    I have used 3rd party manuals.....sometimes that is all we (us diy'rs) have..... I've had good success using them....I also understand there are mistakes. So I'd never tell a stranger they're useless.....cause they aren't...... ...opinions.... OEM service manuals are the desired go to.......OP's...
  2. J

    Which Service Manual

    looks like ebay has 'em.....
  3. J

    Which Service Manual

    well, i was responding to him, not you..... opinions are like what?..... and he can choose as he wishes, his motor, his money........ blanket statements like that are worthless....my opinion of course....
  4. J

    Which Service Manual

    I try to stick with oem also.....but if you can't, then what, right?......
  5. J

    Which Service Manual

    this ?
  6. J

    Over prop? How to know?

    just in case it isn't clear
  7. J

    Over prop? How to know?

    it was electronically controlled and it was a carb...
  8. J

    Over prop? How to know?

    scott...respectfully... It was a 1987 chevy Monte carlo SS...with the high output 305....with a rochester 4bbl carb with a mixture control solenoid mounted at the top of the carb....it was considered a hybrid bridge between a real carb and fuel injection...It worked the two idle needles.. I...
  9. J

    Over prop? How to know?

    yeah...just trying to help the OP....then things get...twisted..... it was stated that OB's have specified idles in their manuals for in gear, in water, in neutral, etc....the answer is not necessarily.....that's the truth....
  10. J

    Over prop? How to know?

    tried to be respectful to you....but...nooo... that didn't work....did it....
  11. J

    Over prop? How to know?

    furthermore....I had an '87 Monte Carlo with a rochester 4bbl. carb that was computer controlled using throttle body injection ....CONTROLLED by the ECM..... that's how ecm's can control a carb...... jesus...
  12. J

    Over prop? How to know?

    word salad..... why do people like you get on the internet and just wanna argue..huh? I did exactly as you said.....went out to my boat.....got my 2021 merc. 115 hp CT's manual......looked up, took pics of, and posted here the official and all idle specifications....there are NO specifications...
  13. J

    Over prop? How to know?

    well...yeah...ECM's control engine parameters through modules that operate solenoids that open close, turn on, off valves, switches...and assorted mechanisms.....
  14. J

    Over prop? How to know?

    there is no idle rpm in gear specification for my engine....those are the only ones.....it doesn't matter for mine....it is ECM controlled... and..here is an 05-11 merc outboard repair manual..... the lower hp engines have separate neutral/trolling speeds..they are not ECM controlled.. the...
  15. J

    Over prop? How to know?

    so I did.... ok...I did...here it is........doesn't matter...
  16. J

    Over prop? How to know?

    not doubting you, just ask'n......I fully understand water exhaust creating back pressure at the exhaust manifold possibly affecting idle.... My motor is a 2021, .computer controlled idle......I have the all the manuals and paperwork that came with the motor....Curious, so I'll see.... I have no...
  17. J

    Over prop? How to know?

    actually, I was responding to dingbat's post....as kindof a question...
  18. J

    Hydrofoil for pontoon?

    honda might have a long shaft conversion kit for your motor....
  19. J

    Over prop? How to know?

    I idle in neutral when checking idle speed (like a car)...I understand if in gear idle speed is lower when in water...but not when in neutral, right?...
  20. J

    Hydrofoil for pontoon?

    lol...just trying to help....I went through 4 props when propping my pontoon with the new motor....and I kinda knew what I was doing....it's a boat...
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