old motor

johnnyawesome

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i bought a project boat and it came with a mercury mark 55 motor and was wondering if these motors are two stroke or four stroke i would really like to use this engine with my boat so any tips ans warning would be appreciated!!!!
 

bgc

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Re: old motor

2 Stroke, run non-oxygenated fuel at a 24:1 oil ratio. Use Mercury oil, don't go cheep. Put an impeller in it before you try to start it. www.oldmercs.com can help out with many parts for that motor.

Congratulations on your find and good luck.
 
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