What ratio mix do I use for a 1965 Merc 6HP?
P Prospector Cadet Joined Mar 29, 2004 Messages 22 May 10, 2004 #1 What ratio mix do I use for a 1965 Merc 6HP?
JB Honorary Moderator Emeritus Joined Mar 25, 2001 Messages 45,907 May 10, 2004 #2 Re: Fuel to Oil Mix for 1965 2 cyl Merc. 50:1 should be fine, Prospector.<br /><br />Good luck.
Z ZmOz Captain Joined Aug 13, 2003 Messages 3,949 May 10, 2004 #3 Re: Fuel to Oil Mix for 1965 2 cyl Merc. I thought for the 60's motors it was 20-something to 1? If it is 50:1, it would be a REALLY good idea to mix at least 40:1.
Re: Fuel to Oil Mix for 1965 2 cyl Merc. I thought for the 60's motors it was 20-something to 1? If it is 50:1, it would be a REALLY good idea to mix at least 40:1.
rickdb1boat Supreme Mariner Joined Jan 23, 2002 Messages 11,195 May 10, 2004 #4 Re: Fuel to Oil Mix for 1965 2 cyl Merc. That's OMC motors that used the 24:1 mix. Merc always recommended 50:1 Mix.
Re: Fuel to Oil Mix for 1965 2 cyl Merc. That's OMC motors that used the 24:1 mix. Merc always recommended 50:1 Mix.
D dajohnson53 Lieutenant Commander Joined Apr 28, 2004 Messages 1,627 May 10, 2004 #5 Re: Fuel to Oil Mix for 1965 2 cyl Merc. For what it's worth, my 66 2 cyl 9.8 uses 50:1 which is specified on the original fuel tank.
Re: Fuel to Oil Mix for 1965 2 cyl Merc. For what it's worth, my 66 2 cyl 9.8 uses 50:1 which is specified on the original fuel tank.
