engine height

Johnson110

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Dec 31, 2003
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my engine 110 omc is mounted with the cav plate even with bottom on the boat can i go up 1 hole higher, i am getting 5600 rpms now that is with a stainless steel prop, is it safe to go higher? :confused:
 

Silvertip

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Re: engine height

You can go to 6000 RPM but by raising the engine you need to be concerned about loss of water pressure so a water pressure gauge is recommended. One hole should not be a problem. Any higher than that and you need to be careful.
 
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