1991 Mercury 60 hp oil injection remove or not

SeaQcumber

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I just purchased a 16 wahoo with a 1991 3 cyl Mercury 60 HP outboard with oil injection tank on the engine. The cowling on this engine has a clear rectangular section to see the oil level. I've been told that oil injection is not as safe as mixing the gas and oil straight in the boats tank. I'm not sure if I should remove the oil injection or not. Any information or opinions would be greatly appreciated, Thanks SeaQ
 

dilligafda

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Re: 1991 Mercury 60 hp oil injection remove or not

SeaQcumber, the only injection systems I've seen any trouble with involve V-6 engines and those are few and far between. Is the injection on your engine giving you trouble? Generally speaking, the 60 hp engine family injection has been trouble free. Like daddy always said, if it aint broke, don't fix it!<br /><br />Good luck!
 

SeaQcumber

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Re: 1991 Mercury 60 hp oil injection remove or not

Thanks Captain, I really appreciate your advice. There is no problem with it. I just wanted to know if it was reliable or known for giving problems. I will just leave it alone and concentrate on fishing. <br /><br />Thanks Again,<br />dilligaf
 
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