Evinrude 2 late 80's. Fuel Question

[evans91474]

Hello,<br /><br />Out of storage I pulled a Evinrude 2 motor that hasn't run since 1992. By the fuel cap it says "Mix 50 parts Gasoline with 1 part lubricant, refer to owners manual". I no longer have the manual, what type of fuel/lubricant should I be using?<br /><br />Thanks.

 

[BF]

Re: Evinrude 2 late 80's. Fuel Question

Hi, <br /><br />Use regular unleaded gas and any TC-W3 rated 2-stroke outboard oil mixed at 50:1. 2-stroke oil for air cooled engines (chainsaw weedwhacker etc) is different.<br /><br />Those little engine really sip the gas, you might not want to mix up 5 gallons worth... it'd take you ages to burn that much!<br /><br />Remember on those ones:<br />1) there is a fuel shutoff valve at the back under the gas tank<br />and 2) the vent on cap needs to be opened to allow fuel to flow properly. On mine the vent vibrates closed if you only open it a bit... If I open the vent all the way open, it holds itself open.<br /><br />Also, you might want to make sure that there is gear oil in the lower unit before you run it. There is only 1 plug. After draining, lay it on it's side and dribble in outboard gear oil until it's full... jiggle prop a little to get air bubbles out. Only takes a couple ounces.<br /><br />Impeller is not hard to change... if it's been sitting a long time you might wanna change that too.<br /><br />good luck.