oil ratio for a 1957 johnson seahorse

[gazelle]

I have looked around and found a couple of tables that give oil to fuel ratios but none of the ones I have found go back to a 1957 Johnson seahorse. The previous owner told me to use a 24:1 ratio. Is this correct? If so how often should I change the plugs? I imagine that this higher ratio would cause to plugs to fowl up faster. <br /><br />Since it is a higher ration I imagine that I am a high amount of oil to the water. Is there some sort of oil that may be a little more environmentally friendly than others?

 

[JB]

Re: oil ratio for a 1957 johnson seahorse

Hi, again, Gazelle.<br /><br />Plugs are replaced about 10 times as often as they need replacing.<br /><br />Clean and regap your plugs (.030) every 20 or so hours of operation. I have used the same set of plugs in an old 2 stroke for as long as 5 years.<br /><br />Carry a spare set of plugs with you so if they do foul, you can pop a good set in.<br /><br />Some expensive oils claim to burn more completely than others. I don't think it matters. Oil on the water is oil on the water. I use Wal Mart Super Tech.<br /><br />Good luck.