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June 27th, 2009, 06:01 PM

seepear

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1974 85 hp Mercury Fuel Mixture

What's the gas:oil ratio for a 1974 85 hp Mercury Outboard motor?

Will any 2 cycle motor oil for marine use work? Thanks in advance.

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June 27th, 2009, 07:16 PM

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Re: 1974 85 hp Mercury Fuel Mixture

Use any TCW-3 outboard oil mixed 50 to 1

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June 28th, 2009, 07:47 PM

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Re: 1974 85 hp Mercury Fuel Mixture

Thank you kindly, sir.

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