1988 85 HP. Force Fuel Mixture?

[littlebill31]

I have a 1988 Bayliner Capri with a 1988 85 HP. Force engine. What is the proper fuel mixture? It runs fine ,but a little oil smoke.Would like to know the proper ratio.

 

[john from md]

Re: 1988 85 HP. Force Fuel Mixture?

50 to 1 is the proper mixture for that engine. If you plan to keep it, I suggest that you buy a Clymer manual as you will need it eventually.

John

 

[littlebill31]

Re: 1988 85 HP. Force Fuel Mixture?

Thanks for verifying! I will check out the manual!

 

[DavidW2009]

Re: 1988 85 HP. Force Fuel Mixture?

Would it hurt to run the Force at 48:1? Or even 40:1?

 

[john from md]

Re: 1988 85 HP. Force Fuel Mixture?

If you start experimenting with a manufacturers requirement, you may find yourself looking for a new engine after yours locks up. Oil mixture is not something that is negotiable.

If you want less smoke, buy the expensive Quicksilver brand of oil.

John

 

[DavidW2009]

Re: 1988 85 HP. Force Fuel Mixture?

I'm not concerned so much with smoke as bearing life. I read some 2-cycle racers use a richer oil mixture (probably different plugs, too).

The older 2-cycles, I believe, used richer oil mixtures and did smoke a lot.

Thanks for the reply. Informative forum you have here.

 

[moparman]

Re: 1988 85 HP. Force Fuel Mixture?

the bearing life should be fine with the factory mix,unless your turning a lot more rpm than what is specified, the only thing your going to help is the plugs fouling out.