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Main Message Board / Re: Correct engine RPM range
« on: July 22, 2023, 08:29:43 AM »
Ok. Used the laser tach and the following was observed at the slip in neutral.
Idle:
Tach: 800
Actual: 1000
Full throttle to the stop:
Tach 2500
Actual: 3000
All linkage and stops looked correct and working as expected when moving through motion by my lovely wife and I watched it.
Checked racor and found no water and diesel looked clean to the eye. Have heard that marina is sensitive to fuel quality and there are no reported issues with fuel at marina.
The problem I have is that we didn't see 2500 on the tach but 1600, and the engine didn't sound like it has running full out.
Some local folks have said they have had issues with weeds at the head of the channel that require clearing when boat feels sluggish ...not sure if that was the issue?
All I can say is that at the slip in neutral the engine sounded good.
Idle:
Tach: 800
Actual: 1000
Full throttle to the stop:
Tach 2500
Actual: 3000
All linkage and stops looked correct and working as expected when moving through motion by my lovely wife and I watched it.
Checked racor and found no water and diesel looked clean to the eye. Have heard that marina is sensitive to fuel quality and there are no reported issues with fuel at marina.
The problem I have is that we didn't see 2500 on the tach but 1600, and the engine didn't sound like it has running full out.
Some local folks have said they have had issues with weeds at the head of the channel that require clearing when boat feels sluggish ...not sure if that was the issue?
All I can say is that at the slip in neutral the engine sounded good.