Evinrude 120 HP OB and Oil Mixing

[olmpilot]

I just bought a new (to me) 89' Seaswirl with the above mentioned motor. The dealer suggested that I take out the automatic oil/fuel mixer (what's it called?) and mix the oil and fuel myself. <br /><br />He says that keeps me from getting stranded with a seized motor if the mixer fails. <br /><br />Any comments or thoughts on that idea before I pursue it? How difficult is it to mix the fuel and oil in a 25 gallon tank?<br /><br />Thanks!

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Evinrude 120 HP OB and Oil Mixing

I mix mine all the time in my 25 Gallon tank and it's easy. The VRO,(Oil Injection system) is reliable as long as you take care of it. But for me. I prefer to pre-mix, as I have done since I've been boating and that's been a while... 1 pint of oil per 6 gallons of gas is fairly simple to remember... If nessesary, you may want to print this chart out for the 50:1 ratio..<br /><br /> web page<br /><br />Also, a good thing to do is get a sticker and put it at the fuel filler that says "Pre-mix only", in case someone else uses your boat or you forget..