Removing Automatic Oiler-Need Mix Info

[hhornig]

I picked up an old boat with a 60 HP Mercury Outboard (around 1985 vintage). I was told that I should remove the automatic oiler. What mix should I use?

 

[MTboatguy]

Should be a 50:1 mix for that motor.

What model of 60 is it?

 

[Frank Acampora]

You will receive many conflicting views as to removing an automatic oiler. The big question is: Who told you to remove it and why? Is it functioning or not? If you do remove it, then run 50 to 1 gasoline to TWC 3 oil.

Go over to the Mercury forum and ask their opinions.

 

[MTboatguy]

Many of the auto mix oilers are variable mix systems, as Frank said, who told you to remove it and why did they tell you to remove it?

 

[82rude]

its been working fine for 30 years why do you think its going to go now?

 

[Sea Rider]

Does an old automatic oiling system tells you when it's caput ? will tell you when you have already a screwed engine due to oiling system failing. Are variable systems at idle, fast idle, up to certain amout of throtttle, passing that settting all works 50:1 ratio mixing specially if it's a oldie engine. For your peace of mind and credit card, install a new one if with fear will fail at any future time.

Happy Boating