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  1. March 18th, 2012, 03:54 PM #1
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    Default 1948 12hp Sea King fuel mixture

    Been through a slew of posts and couldn't find an answer for this motor. Owners Guide says to use a 4:1 mixture for the first four hours, then go to an 8:1 mixture. With today's oils, can this safely be reduced to a 24:1 ratio?
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    Default Re: 1948 12hp Sea King fuel mixture

    Hi, Ed.

    Welcome to iboats.

    I wouldn't go any leaner than 16:1 on that engine, Ed, and might try out the 8:1, but only with modern TC-W3 rated outboard oil.
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