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Old December 23rd, 2002, 07:21 AM
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Default 28 HP Yamaha...mid '70's...fuel mixture...

I just got a used mid 70's 28 hp Mariner (2 stroke)...these were made for the military and government agencies and were available until Yamaha started bringing outboards into the US in '84...I've heard it called a 28 special...also heard it uses the same parts as a 25 or 30 hp...I had one guy tell me the fuel mixture was 40 to 1 whole someone else told me 100 to 1...any help would be greatly appreciated...Thanks: Tick
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Old December 24th, 2002, 01:41 PM
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Default Re: 28 HP Yamaha...mid '70's...fuel mixture...

Tick -Lots and lots of posts on this subject. Unfortunately, your post was too vague to help. Engine specifics get more attention from the experts (I'm not one).Try a search on fuel mixture in "Outboard Engine Troubles & Questions"Good luck and Merry Christmas!
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Old December 24th, 2002, 03:00 PM
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Use 50:1, Tick.Good luck and Merry Christmas.
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Old December 26th, 2002, 06:32 PM
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Default Re: 28 HP Yamaha...mid '70's...fuel mixture...

Thanks for the replies...sorry about being "too vague" what other info would you need...let me know...JB everyone states it's 50 to 1 so I thank you..take care: Tick
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Old December 27th, 2002, 12:17 AM
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Default Re: 28 HP Yamaha...mid '70's...fuel mixture...

http://www.marinshopen.se/guide/mp/mar30.htm The 28 hp models were made in 1975-79. Check your serial number and you'll be able to find out the exact year it was built. I'd say 50:1 too.
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Default Re: 28 HP Yamaha...mid '70's...fuel mixture...

Bear...thank you for the url...my s/n is 664S00313 so does that make it a '79? or am I reading this wrong...thanks...50 to 1 works fine...Tick
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