Inline 6 tach setting and idle rpm question

bh357

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I hooked up my Teleflex tach to my inline 6 (1963 Merc 1000), and I need to confirm the pole setting. Right now it is set at 6P (from Teleflex instruction sheet; setting for "All other Mercury 2 stroke models"). Is this correct?<br /><br />My idle speed is reading roughly 1200 rpm on the muffs, and with the engine warmed up. This seems a bit too high. How do I lower the idle speed? She seems to idle smoothly, and started with 5 seconds of cranking when cold.<br /><br />Thanks.
 

Hooty

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Re: Inline 6 tach setting and idle rpm question

6P is correct. <br />The idle should be adjusted on the water with the engine in gear. <br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty
 
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