older evinrude fuel mixture

jack bowman · #1 June 9th, 2003, 06:55 PM

I just bought an older evinrude -model # 335528-a 33 hp ski-twin

What is the appropriate oil fuel ratio. My marina suggested 24:1 but my buddy says it will run better with a leaner 35 or 40:1

Help

papasage · #2 June 9th, 2003, 07:02 PM

hi ihave a 40 hp 1962 and a 33 1964 i use 50 to 1 never have had a probablem .papasage

jack bowman · #3 June 9th, 2003, 07:03 PM

I should mention that I think the engine is a 1965 based on the model #

papasage · #4 June 9th, 2003, 07:13 PM

a think you should 50 to 1 i have never used any other mixture. i have a 74 i use 50 t0 1 the same for my 89 55hp . i think all those old girles drank 50 to1 .

jack bowman · #5 June 9th, 2003, 07:15 PM

Thanks papasage .

50:1 is quite a bit leaner than the local marina suggests.

Is this the ratio called for in the operator's manual?

steelespike · #6 June 10th, 2003, 02:08 AM

50:1 is the proper mix.

ranger69dv · #7 June 10th, 2003, 06:40 AM

%0:1 is almost always the way to gi

ranger69dv · #8 June 10th, 2003, 06:42 AM

or did i meen 50:1, oh yes i did