Low RPM

jm

Seaman
Joined
Sep 30, 2001
Messages
55
80/81 70HP Chrystler. Can reach high RPM when in nutral, but when in gear max is 1500. Last weekend we were running the boat at approx 18MPH (Verified by GPS.) This weekend with the same prop max speed is only 10MPH. I know the prop is the wrong size however, with no changes to the motor or the prop in one weeks time the max speed dropped in half? Also the motor will stall at WOT only when in gear. Compression is 150, 150, 155. Ideas?????
 

Jango

Petty Officer 2nd Class
Joined
May 15, 2002
Messages
132
Re: Low RPM

I suspect you dropped a cylinder. Check your plugs after running. Probably running on 2. Could be Gas related but probably Electrical.
 
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