oil/fuel mix on '57 Johnson 35 HP?

[sfure]

From the forum postings I've read, I'm not sure whether to use 24:1, 32:1 or 50:1. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: oil/fuel mix on '57 Johnson 35 HP?

24:1 is what's recommended for your motor.

 

[sfure]

Re: oil/fuel mix on '57 Johnson 35 HP?

Does it matter that today's oils are probably better than what was available in '57?

 

[rolmops]

Re: oil/fuel mix on '57 Johnson 35 HP?

In 1957 they meant for you to use a non detergent 30 weight engine oil. Now you use a much better oil: TWC-3. I run my '57 on 1:32 because of it,but I certainly would not try anything leaner than that.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: oil/fuel mix on '57 Johnson 35 HP?

sfure <br /><br />24:1 is 24:1, no matter what oil you use. Just use TCW-3 oil mixed at 24:1 for proper lubrication. The richer mix is to seal up the tolerances in older motors.

 

[sfure]

Re: oil/fuel mix on '57 Johnson 35 HP?

Thank you for the information fellas.