Merc Out Drive Problem

robobo

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Jun 26, 2004
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I have 4.3 merc with Alpha 1 Gen 2 outdrive. Recently completely replace upper and lower unit with new upper and lower unit. I can get 5,500 rpms from engine in neutral, however, when engaged in forward only a max of 2,000 rpms. I've checked compression of cyclinder and got 170 in each. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks.
 

JB

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Re: Merc Out Drive Problem

Hi, Robobo.<br /><br />Welcome to iboats. :) <br /><br />Wrong forum. This is for Outboards.<br /><br />Moving to I/O and Inboard.
 
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