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I did however empty the tank and fill with a 30ish:1. A 50:1 won't choke it out? I'm not questioning your knowledge but am extremely thankful to get advise I am not find a whole lot of information anywhere on these motors and hope it isn't too late (previous owner not knowing anything about boats)
I purchased a boat recently (my first) it has a 1985 mercury 115 elpt 6 cylinder outboard. I'm not completely clueless in mechanics but find myself getting stumped in marine mechanics. First big question is this a 2 or 4 stroke? I'm not seeing any kind of oil filter or cap. Second big question...