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    oil slick in test water

    I have been getting motor prepared for start-up after storage for 10-15 yrs.It is 61'evinrude 5.5hp.After many pulls & choking got it running.After running for 30mins.or so,noticed black oil in and on top of water i was running in.Question is ,is this possibly from being stored for so long?Have...
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    24:1-how much oil?

    trying to find out formula-oil chart for 24:1 1961 5.5hp evinrude.Have 6 gal.tank.How many ounces or oil is needed?Should moter smoke at all using 24:1?
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    61'evin exploded views

    anyone out there know where to find illustrated-eploded views of 61' 5.5hp evinrude fisherman? web sites ect.Also,how far up from prop does lower unit have to be submerged in water to test run?cannot find water inlet to connect moter flusher,any ideas?
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    fuel oil mix

    need to know fuel-oil ratio for 5.5 h.p. 1961 evinrude.have heard 64&newer 50:1 63&older 24:1,any truth to this?
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