What year is my outboard motor?

msrygwel

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It is a Johnson 30 HP. Model No.J30TELCCE, serial No. R6315552.<br /><br />Thanks
 

BoatBuoy

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Re: What year is my outboard motor?

1988, fuel mix is 50:1, 87 octane gas to TCW3 outboard oil, plug is Champion QL77JC4 gapped at .030.
 

msrygwel

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Re: What year is my outboard motor?

There is a sticker on the side of the motor thatt says 100:1. Are you sure it is 50:1 ratio?
 

JB

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Re: What year is my outboard motor?

Yes. 50:1 is correct.<br /><br />OMC tried the 100:1 mix for a few years, but changed it back to 50:1 when internal corrosion problems showed up on stored engines.<br /><br />Good luck. :)
 
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