Just wondering what probs i should expect and mainly what is my top rpm at WOT
A aps71285 Seaman Apprentice Joined Jun 17, 2015 Messages 34 Jan 5, 2016 #1 Just wondering what probs i should expect and mainly what is my top rpm at WOT
jbcurt00 Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 25, 2011 Messages 25,225 Jan 5, 2016 #2 Do you have an induction tach? What prop is on the motor now?
flyingscott Fleet Admiral Joined Apr 8, 2014 Messages 8,284 Jan 5, 2016 #3 The max RPM for that motor is 5500. Change the water pump regularly and other maintenance and you should be good to go. They are a really good motor just take care of it.
The max RPM for that motor is 5500. Change the water pump regularly and other maintenance and you should be good to go. They are a really good motor just take care of it.
S steelespike Supreme Mariner Joined Apr 26, 2002 Messages 19,069 Jan 6, 2016 #4 If you get us the prop size(under the prop nut)The lightly loaded wot rpm and gps speed We can tell you if the setup works.
If you get us the prop size(under the prop nut)The lightly loaded wot rpm and gps speed We can tell you if the setup works.
T tommarvin Ensign Joined Nov 22, 2015 Messages 999 Jan 9, 2016 #5 I would get the boat planning, and throttle back all you can to stay planning. If you want the motor to last a long time. Never run anything WOT if you want it to last,and you save fuel too.
I would get the boat planning, and throttle back all you can to stay planning. If you want the motor to last a long time. Never run anything WOT if you want it to last,and you save fuel too.
