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I have just repowered my boat, with a 1986 350 Merc. 5.7 carbed engine (kept orig. 2000 Bravo III outdrive).
It purrrrs like a kitten...when it is not under load. As soon as I get it in the water it idols perfectly, however when I attempt to bring it up to speed it reaches 3200rpms and then...