What fuel mixture?

[Virgil2U]

I am a newbie at trying to get my 1957 Johnson Sea Horse out on this water this summer and I am not exactly sure on what type of fuel to use. I had read one posting that a 24:1 mixture should be used but I just wanted to verify it so that I am not using a mixture that is for another type of motor. The motor I had read this mixture for was for a 1961 motor, so I just wanted to get the correct mixture for my motor.

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: What fuel mixture?

With 24:1 will smoke worst than an indian, way to go if it's thre right fuel/oil mix for that oldie.

Happy Boating

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: What fuel mixture?

Yes-- I remember using a quart of oil to six gallons gasoline. These were plain bearing engines with no rollers on the big end of the rods and required a rich oil mix for proper lubrication. It wasn't until (I think) the 60s that Mercury went to "Full Jeweled Power" (marketing hype) and other manufacturers followed suite.

 

[Willyclay]

Re: What fuel mixture?

This will link you to a thread in the FAQ's dealing with this subject. Good luck!

http://forums.iboats.com/engine-fre...-oil-mix-most-motors-covered-here-158072.html

 

[nwcove]

Re: What fuel mixture?

it could be 16:1, depending on what 57 seahorse you are running.