What's the oil mix ratio for a 1957 12 HP Elgin 2 Cyl?
luv2b0at Petty Officer 2nd Class Joined Jan 21, 2009 Messages 176 Feb 2, 2009 #1 What's the oil mix ratio for a 1957 12 HP Elgin 2 Cyl?
JB Honorary Moderator Emeritus Joined Mar 25, 2001 Messages 45,907 Feb 2, 2009 #2 Re: Mix ratio 1957 Elgin 12 HP Almost sure to be 24:1, L2B. I certainly wouldn't use anything leaner without documented instructions.
Re: Mix ratio 1957 Elgin 12 HP Almost sure to be 24:1, L2B. I certainly wouldn't use anything leaner without documented instructions.
S steelespike Supreme Mariner Joined Apr 26, 2002 Messages 19,069 Feb 2, 2009 #3 Re: Mix ratio 1957 Elgin 12 HP My period service manual says 16:1, 8oz per gallon.You might check with the boys at www.aomci.org they may be able to tell if its safe to run at 24:1.
Re: Mix ratio 1957 Elgin 12 HP My period service manual says 16:1, 8oz per gallon.You might check with the boys at www.aomci.org they may be able to tell if its safe to run at 24:1.
luv2b0at Petty Officer 2nd Class Joined Jan 21, 2009 Messages 176 Feb 2, 2009 #4 Re: Mix ratio 1957 Elgin 12 HP Thanks steelspike.
