engine gas

[gbobbitt]

I have a like new 85 235 hp evenrude engine that calls for leaded gas only. I do not know of any. what to do?

 

[JB]

Re: engine gas

Howdy, Bobbit. Where in the world did you get that information??? Your engine should run fine on fresh 87 octane, unleaded, no alcohol petrol in a 50:1 mix or with VRO loaded with premium 2 stroke oil.<br /><br />Leaded gasoline was illegal in 50 states well before 1985.<br /><br />Good luck.<br />JB

 

[willsta2000]

Re: engine gas

Actually JB, leaded gas, in Washington State anyhow was legal until 1994-1995. (Had a muscle car until then, and never had to put unleaded in it.) But anyhow 87 octane should be no problem... wouldn't go any higher octane than that though.<br /><br />WILL

 

[SeaBear]

Re: engine gas

Why no higher octane? I didn't know there was a problem with using too higher octane in an engine? We in the UK, like the chap from Sweden, have Unleaded 95 here as the lowest quality fuel - mind you we pay enough for the stuff!!!

 

[JB]

Re: engine gas

I doubt that using higher octane would cause a problem, Will. Why pay extra if there is no benefit? See the lengthy exchange of ideas on this subject,"Octane", from a few weeks ago.<br /><br />SeaBear, I suspect that octane rating is calculated differently in the U.K., but I can't quote the difference.<br /><br />Smooth waters to you.<br />JB