On Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:51:40 GMT, "Chuck" wrote:

1000 RPM seems a bit high for an idle speed.

Hmmmmmm........ it seemed right at the time. What is an acceptable idles
speed for a four stroke outboard?

My experience with car engines is that six to seven about covers the
usual range. All modern cars are FI which will idle at a lower speed
than bad carburation. My race car burns methanol, has no flywheel,
[there is a U-joint bolted direct to the crankshaft], and idles at
about 2500. And if you goose it in neutral, it grows a foot diameter
fireball at the tips of the headers.

Casady