omc idle setting

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hey guys i have an 1984 omc stringer 800 full mechanical shift the boat is a sea ray express cruiser with a v-8 5.7 litre motor my question is what should the correct idle rpm be in nuetral. I have been reading to tie the boat off at the dock put it in gear then set idle at 650-800 rpms after full warm up others say 650-800 in neutral after fully warmed up anyone know for sure??
 

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Re: omc idle setting

Ayuh,... In Gear...
 

full stringer

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Re: omc idle setting

so if its 1000 rpms in neutral but around 650-800 in gear that is correct?
 
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