Running engine without Prop

[wyomingben]

Can you saftly run an stern drive with out the prop to make carb adjustoments?

 

[Blue Thunder]

Re: Running engine without Prop

Yes you can. The engine doesn't care.<br /><br />BT

 

[wyomingben]

Re: Running engine without Prop

I have one control for both, can I advance the throttle? Or will it be way out of balance without a prop?

 

[MrBill]

Re: Running engine without Prop

It's the only way to safely start an engine with the boat out of the water. Don't ever start the engine with a prop on if the boats out of the water!!!<br /><br />It's far better balanced without the prop.........

 

[Bondo]

Re: Running engine without Prop

Wyben,<br />You Should be able to pull out on a Button,or the Lever, or somehow Disengage the shifter from the throttle, At the Control....

 

[dick]

Re: Running engine without Prop

You can but rightway to set up the carb (idle and mix.)is in the water in forward.If you set your idle at 750 on the deck it won't be 750 in the water in gear under load.