merc 140 jumps into gear?

GatorBait

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When I put my boat into drive it lunges forward fast same with reverse. What can I do to solve this?
 

danond

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Re: merc 140 jumps into gear?

Turn your idle speed down to the proper RPM. Below 1000.
 

Bondo

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Re: merc 140 jumps into gear?

Ayuh,.... Idle should be 600/ 700rpms, at idle, in the water, in gear....

If it's Not that low,... You'll trash the drive in No Time...
 
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