3500 rpm @ 21mph, previous cruise speed.
4000 rpm @ cruising speed
Haven't wanted to push it to wot. As I sneak up on it she...
seanV18
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I still need to verify the make and type of carb. Was too excited yesterday to get out after the Dungeness. I will stop by the mechanics and look at the...Leave a comment:
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Proper Prop
New Alpha 1G2 installed on my 2556. Not knowing what prop would be an upgrade, I put on my old one off the Alpha 1G1 as a base line.
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Had some decent weather today but some big swell. I took the boat out to set some pots. The adjustment that was made to the linkage worked. Now I'm getting...Leave a comment:
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Will do next time I'm onboard...Leave a comment:
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Right you are Rick. He came back today and the throttle plates were only opening to maybe 3/4. There was a second hole (option) to adjust the linkage....Leave a comment:
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Secondary jets not opening up
I had a new (reman) carb installed on my merc 5.7. Went for test ride late afternoon and I would only hit 3500 rpm at WOT. The throttle only seemed... -
Not sure at this point what carb it is. Bummer we got the boat in so late today, nice sunset but no time to trouble shoot. Evidently it was the only...Leave a comment:
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Update! Finally got her back in the water today. What a difference with the new drive. Super smooth quiet solid shift. That part is working awesome. I...Leave a comment:
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Rather not get in a pissing match with ya Rick. I use my boat several days a week year round. That old Alpha drive has consistently put hundreds of pounds...Leave a comment:
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I'll be running the 1.47 gear ratio. and heck yes we will do a sea trail. He seems confident that the motor can get through another season or so, maybe...Leave a comment:
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So on to my findings and some good news. I made it down to the boat last night for some detective work. Turns out that my current drive is not OEM. Someone...Leave a comment:
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Mike you are correct, we have beat this subject into the ground. The outcome was, it is really easy to spend someone else's money. As much as I respect...Leave a comment:
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