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09-05-2024, 03:31 PM #1
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1986 V-King 1988 Merc 200 questions...
I set up a 1986 Hydrostream V-King with a 1988 Merc 200 carb with the oil injection removed, today, with a 26" pitch inline chopper I hit 79mph on my gps. I know I'm turning between 6,000-6,500rpms, is using Amsoil mixed at 50:1 good enough? At what speed does a stock Mercury gearcase blowout? And finally this Merc seems to have a "rough" idle, it doesn't die out or anything like that but what can I check to try to smooth it out? Thanks!
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09-05-2024, 08:30 PM #2
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they will idle like an 'ole dirt track motor... if tha can has been removed then its jus a bit louder....
think 85 +/- a couple is general consensus........
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09-06-2024, 05:23 AM #3
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Running a fishing motor in the 6,000+ rpm range, I like 40:1 mix, but that's just my opinion.
A good set of reeds can help with idle, but it also depends on what your idle rpm is set at while in the water. Maybe try and bump it up a couple hundred.83 Vking 150 Mariner 2.5L
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09-06-2024, 04:38 PM #4
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What set of reeds would you recommend? Are Boyesen Power reeds #265r good?
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