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    '77 850 idle problem?

    Compression is 125, 140, 140 & 140, is this okay? I rebuilt the carbs, changed the diaphragm on the fuel pump, replaced the plugs & internal fuel hoses. I cannot get it to idle well enough to stay in neutral or shift fwd or rev without using the throttle lever. It gets a bit dangerous when...
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    Tachometer Setting for a 1977 85hp?

    My tachometer is showing very high RPMs, while idling i am at between 1200 - 1800 and while on the water wide open I am hitting over 6k. The MAX rpm is around 5800 so I really think the tach is set wrong or i have a wiring issue with it. What would be the pulse setting on my motor?
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