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Old 06-12-2012, 10:41 PM
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Whats a normal water pressure reading at idle, cruising at3000 rpm, and wot?
I have a pair of 525sc's that run fine and have no cooling issues, just curious what's too low at different speeds.
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Anybody?
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Originally Posted by JD33
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Idle is only a pound or 2. Should be about 15 to 25 runnin on plane
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Merc says a max of 35 psi.

BTW Anyone know what is included in the Merc 863208A3 Pressure Regulator Kit ???
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OK, Thanks.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXB5R...hannel&list=UL
Livorsi Marine has a gauge to read water flow.
http://www.livorsi.com/catalog/water_flow.html
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Originally Posted by RaggedEdge
Merc says a max of 35 psi.

BTW Anyone know what is included in the Merc 863208A3 Pressure Regulator Kit ???
I added one to my setup, the p/n is the valve only.

http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_...t%2C+863208A+3
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