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on twin engine boat, one engine down, how hard to push remaining engine?
Have twin Merc 300 V8's. With one engine down, how hard can I push the remaining engine without hurting anything? A "limp home" speed is 2000 rpm, where it wants to start planing, which keeps the water temp @ 138. Oil temp @ 170. Boat will plane @ 3200 rpm, water temp doesn't change, but oil temp climbs and can reach 180-190. That's when I back down. And that's my concern, what is OK?
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Thanks,
Bill
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Mercury 3L/4 Stroke/Verado Moderator
You're still fine there. Engine calibration has specific thresholds and will advise if oil temp is too high (would also enact engine guardian).
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