Need to check motor and make sure it is getting wot. Also check fuel lines and maintenance items on motor.
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Need to check motor and make sure it is getting wot. Also check fuel lines and maintenance items on motor.
Check with Don on 3.0 merc board.
I would check harness to that injector and connector.
I had a 26 tempest plus worked by Steve’s Custom Props. Ran it on 97 202 with merc 250 xs. Should run in the high 70s depending on load. Stock 26 tempest plus doesn’t work well. I tried 2 that...
Have you checked for plugged idle reliefs in mid ?
Maybe check torque wrench for accuracy
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It needs to be adjusted at cable end at motor to get the throttle to open all the way. Make sure the pads where the trim rams contact aren’t worn bad.
What elevation are y'all at? I’d check the motor and make sure it’s getting WOT , also make sure fuel lines are good. I would think it should turn that 25 trophy harder than that. 26 tempest plus...
What size jackplate?
I had the original 782 tour from 2001. It had the original style gator mount that said tour edition, not the spring loaded kind. It was way lighter than the later tour editions. Have a ghost...
I run a 27 tempest plus on my 97 202 with 250XS optimax. I’ve run just about everything and this runs the best. Next favorite is 27 bravo xs. 8 inch rapid jack. I’ve run at least 11 props on...
What year boat?
Should be 1/2 x20 acorn seat style. Same as an old ford car
Tempest plus prop should be easy to find. It’s still in production. The newer Mercury props have interchangeable inserts that you can use to control the venting on hole shot. Research PVS plugs...
I’d try a 25 tempest plus. You’ll have to adjust the vent hole plugs to get holeshot. It might be able to turn a 26 if your load is light.
I get ethanol free 87 at Bucees in Katy. I know they sell ethanol free at the QuikTrip stations over by Leander and Cedar Park. Check the one on 14000 W Sh29 by Liberty Hill.
No Bucees where you are?
Has fuel system been checked? Fuel Lines, bulb, pulse pump?
Need to post serial number and experts will chime in.
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Fish hunter
What motor? I don’t think it’s worth it unless your current mounts are worn out.
Did you adjust motor height any?
I would go with same length as what is on trailer now.
Sounds like something in the linkage could be hanging up
You might need to mount motor in 3rd hole from top depending on the angle of the transom.