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    97 150 fast strike questions

    well I just got a boat this summer (first big rig) and trying to play around setting it up ...I got a compression test done today it showed 120 psi on top heads 115 on both in middle and 110 on the 2 bottom ...dose this sound right??

    also what is the lowest i can go on water pressure ??

    thanks

    justin


    1997 Hydra sports 175
    1997 150 hp fast strike
    6 inch jack plate
    65-66 mph gps
    5500-5600 rpm
    25 pitch tempest plus

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    Re: 97 150 fast strike questions (JustinTH)

    Yep a good decarb will help, if you don't know when the last time it was done then do a gradual decarb with Seafoam in the tank and then uses BRP engine tuner. Either through the scharader valve or sprayed down the carb throats.

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    Re: 97 150 fast strike questions (ChampioNman)

    Minimum 18 lbs on the water pressure.

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    Re: 97 150 fast strike questions (Bassmeister)

    ik sounds like I can raise my motor some as I am getting 25 PSI at WOT


    1997 Hydra sports 175
    1997 150 hp fast strike
    6 inch jack plate
    65-66 mph gps
    5500-5600 rpm
    25 pitch tempest plus

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