1986 Merc 75 hp idle rpm?

dmoccia

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Anyone know what the idle RPM should be on a 1986 75 hp Merc outboard?
 

Texasmark

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Less than 1000, fast enough to not die when shifting into a gear but slow enough so that you don't get grinding or clunking when shifting. On my latest 90 hp 3 cyl, which yours may be the 3 cyl 75, aka same basic series of engine, it was 675 +/- 50, boat in the water engine in F gear.
 
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