Gas question

[HTG]

I have a 2002 5hp 4 stroke merc just in case of an emergency. Just wondering what can happen if I run two stroke gas mix through it? I've done it about 30 times and have had no problems?

 

[JB]

Re: Gas question

Premix fuel will make it smoke and, in time, will build up carbon in the cylinders. Otherwise I see no harm.

 

[LORDY611]

Re: Gas question

And if you've done it 30 times with no ill results, you should be offering expertise on the subject. Why would you have done this so many times?? Are you doing an experiment on the effects of running premix in a 4 stroke, or trying to see how fast money flies out of your pocket, or how many sets of plugs you can foul?

 

[HTG]

Re: Gas question

JB thanks. I have a two stroke engine but a 4 stroke kicker just in case I break down. I've probably only ran 15 gallons of two stoke gas through it, but haven't had any problems.