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This boat really likes to put the bpw in the air coming out of the hole. Do you have any experience with the hydro wings on the motor? Also, Where would be the best place to get a water pump kit from for this motor?
OK I did a compression test. From top to bottom 90, 89,90, 90 I did not have the carbs held wide open when testing
Spark was good.
Put a 21p prop on and going to try it this afternoon
I don't have the boat here yet, but plan on doing the tests this weekend. I will replace the waterpump this winter. I've been looking on a few prop finder sites for the correct prop for the boat. Looks like most are recommending 13 x 21P. Since the primary use for this boat will be water-skiing...
Agreed the motor was screaming. I think the boat shop sold her what they had on the shelf not necessarily the correct one. Hour meter only shows 300 hrs and the boad/motor look like it's true.
Hello, I just purchased a 1992 Starcraft SFFM 170 with a 1992 Mercury 115 2+2. The test drive was very sluggish and not much top speed with lots of rps. Inspected the prop and determined it was a 10 pitch. The owner said his wife replaced it last summer for water skiing. My search has shown...
