i have a 1975 merc 1500 I go through 10 gallons of gas in about an hour and a half. Is this normal?
L littlejohn2458 Seaman Apprentice Joined Mar 29, 2007 Messages 36 Apr 13, 2007 #1 i have a 1975 merc 1500 I go through 10 gallons of gas in about an hour and a half. Is this normal?
rickdb1boat Supreme Mariner Joined Jan 23, 2002 Messages 11,195 Apr 13, 2007 #2 Re: gas consumption You can plan on burning about 10% of the rated HP at Wide open throttle. So I would say you are doing fine, unless of course you were idling...
Re: gas consumption You can plan on burning about 10% of the rated HP at Wide open throttle. So I would say you are doing fine, unless of course you were idling...
F F_R Supreme Mariner Joined Jul 7, 2006 Messages 28,226 Apr 13, 2007 #3 Re: gas consumption Doesn't seem right. Seems like it should be using more. Heh, heh.
