New boater - oil gas ? - 45 hp Mercury

[PacificGroove]

Hello. What a great forum this is! I'm new to boating. Just boat a 1958 Runabout with a 45 hp Mercury motor. Have no manual. Can someone help me with gas oil ratio? And, how do I translate to pints and gallons. Thanks so much for the help!

 

[ZmOz]

Re: New boater - oil gas ? - 45 hp Mercury

For something that old, it's probably 24:1. That's about 5.3 ounces of oil for every gallon of gas.

 

[JB]

Re: New boater - oil gas ? - 45 hp Mercury

Howdy, PacGroove.<br /><br />Welcome to iboats. <br /><br />You need to post the serial number of the engine to determine the year. Then we can recommend the correct fuel mix.<br /><br />In the meantime, I agree with ZmOz. Use a 24:1 mix, or 1qt TC-W3 outboard oil to 6 gallons 87 octane unleaded gas.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[PacificGroove]

Re: New boater - oil gas ? - 45 hp Mercury

Thank you for the warm welcome and the very helpful info! The Model # is 58AE and the serial # 1197218.

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: New boater - oil gas ? - 45 hp Mercury

<br /><br /><br />is THIS your motor, if it is, can i have it ?!?!?<br /><br /><br />www.oldmercs.com

 

[PacificGroove]

Re: New boater - oil gas ? - 45 hp Mercury

Yup. THAT is my motor. Can you have it? You are kidding, right?