Oil Mix ratio

[Bonecaster]

I't used to be my fatherinlaws backup. Now it's mine.<br />I have no idea what it's mix ratio might be. This thing looks older than me.<br /> Anyway. It's a 6 Hp Mercury Twin. SN:1737589<br /><br />I'm told it might be a 50:1 mix.<br /><br />Any info in the mix or it's age ?<br /><br />Bonecaster<br />bonecaster@bigfoot.com

 

[ob]

Re: Oil Mix ratio

That 6 hp engine is a 1964 model.I'm guessing the original mix ratio was 32:1 .Many people run engines of that vintage at 50:1 sucessfully using the more modern TCW3 oils.

 

[Bonecaster]

Re: Oil Mix ratio

Thanks

 

[andrewkafp]

Re: Oil Mix ratio

http://www.goa-northcoastoil.com/tips/obmixing.html

 

[Bassy]

Re: Oil Mix ratio

What is a TCW3 oil?

 

[walleyehed]

Re: Oil Mix ratio

TCW3 is a rating that has went from 1 to 3 over the years that signafies certain additives that pertain to outboard use, suspension and dispersal properties, and required by the manufacturers for use in newer outboards.<br /> If it doesn't have TCW3 somewhere on the bottle, just stay away from it.....

 

[Bassy]

Re: Oil Mix ratio

We found the TCW3 on the oil we use. So, we're okay. Thanks for the info.