andrewdennis
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This actually applies to all outboards, but I'm running an older Johnson, so I'll ask it here. I know the recommended oil mix for a 1971 johnson 50 is 50:1, but I'm paranoid about a motor of this "vintage" burning up on me. Would running a 40:1 mix be a good "safety margin" or am I just wasting oil, or perhaps even doing harm to the engine by considering this?? Logic tells me that a little extra oil couldn't hurt, and might even keep some extra lubrication going, but I thought I'd get opinions from some people here on the board. Overall, the motor is in good shape, I broke it down and did a re-build during the past week (all new gaskets, new coils, new starter, rebuild the carbs etc.) and thought that for at least a break in period, some extra oil might be good for it.
let me know what you guys think
Thanks,
Andrew
let me know what you guys think
Thanks,
Andrew