Setting proper idle speed

svb165

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i feel retahded asking this but can not seem to find it anywhere.

What IS the proper idle speed for a 1983 120 merc i/o? (set in gear in the water)

checking timing and im just not sure.???
 

Bondo

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Re: Setting proper idle speed

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,... 650/ 700 rpms, in gear, in the water....
 

svb165

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Re: Setting proper idle speed

Thank you for the welcome, and thank you for the information. cheers
 
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