Oil Temps
#3
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150* is fine for water temp. Thats what all merc carbed motors run.
You want oil temps to be about 210* at cruise speed and they may creep up to around 260* after a hard run. If it gets beyond about 260* its getting too hot and ou need a bigger oil cooler.
You want oil temps to be about 210* at cruise speed and they may creep up to around 260* after a hard run. If it gets beyond about 260* its getting too hot and ou need a bigger oil cooler.
#4
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ok....thats what I needed to know, seems right in the ballpark then...running about 210-220 after cruising...260 after hard run...now this is taken from the remote oil filter adapter...I know we talked about this location before....thanks Rob