I just ran my 1971 125hp last night for the first time off the hose and in the bay and it was great fun after all the work on the boat and motor. First time i reved the engine since the manual says dont rev it on a hose.
First what is a good idle speed for this engine. At 400 rpm she will stall going into gear. Is 500 to 600 rpm hard on the gears?
What is the maximum rpm at full throtle for this engine. She ran at 1200 rpms at full throttle. 4 people in the boat. Surfing down some big wakes she was able to hit 1400 rpms and felt good. Just want to know where to set her idle and what to expect as max rpms
Thanks in advance
mike
First what is a good idle speed for this engine. At 400 rpm she will stall going into gear. Is 500 to 600 rpm hard on the gears?
What is the maximum rpm at full throtle for this engine. She ran at 1200 rpms at full throttle. 4 people in the boat. Surfing down some big wakes she was able to hit 1400 rpms and felt good. Just want to know where to set her idle and what to expect as max rpms
Thanks in advance
mike