azfish1121
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I recently bought a evinrude 4hp lightwin. I believe it's a 1975. Any idea what I should be mixing it at? The guy I bought it from said 70:1 but I've been around 50:1 and 60:1 just to see how it runs. Any input? Thanks!
azfish1121 said:So running it dry before I pack up is a smart choice in this case?
nowgrn4 said:Never run more oil than the manufactures recommendation. Excessive oil causes excessive carbon buildup. This excessive buildup around the piston rings and grooves can lead to a stuck ring in a piston groove then a scuffed cylinder and eventually a badly damaged cylinder. Rebuild time.
nowgrn4 said:Never run more oil than the manufactures recommendation. Excessive oil causes excessive carbon buildup. This excessive buildup around the piston rings and grooves can lead to a stuck ring in a piston groove then a scuffed cylinder and eventually a badly damaged cylinder. Rebuild time.
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