1957 gale 5d14b 5hp . need fuel mixture

[jimocaron]

hi guys
i got a 57 gale (5d14b) (serial 643048) and i need to be suuuuuuuuure of the fuel oil ratio!!! God bless you.
jim in maine

 

[F_R]

Re: 1957 gale 5d14b 5hp . need fuel mixture

Gale service manual says 24:1. Other sources say 16:1. I run 24:1 with no fear. Be sure you use TC-W3 oil.

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1957 gale 5d14b 5hp . need fuel mixture

Just to confirm; my aftermarket service manual covering 55-67 indicates 24:1 before 64.
Use TCW3 rated oil.