I have a 1978 Mercury 1400/140 hp 6 cylinder engine. Is the correct fuel mix 50:1 ?
L LongLaker Recruit Joined Aug 13, 2001 Messages 4 Aug 26, 2001 #1 I have a 1978 Mercury 1400/140 hp 6 cylinder engine. Is the correct fuel mix 50:1 ?
W Walter Senior Chief Petty Officer Joined Jul 3, 2001 Messages 787 Aug 26, 2001 #2 Re: 78 Merc 140/1400 Fuel Mix 50:1 ? LongLaker...You're correct. A 50:1 blend of fresh 87 octane gasoline and quality TC-W3 2 stroke oil (Quicksilver etc...) is just what your Merc craves.<br /><br />Walt
Re: 78 Merc 140/1400 Fuel Mix 50:1 ? LongLaker...You're correct. A 50:1 blend of fresh 87 octane gasoline and quality TC-W3 2 stroke oil (Quicksilver etc...) is just what your Merc craves.<br /><br />Walt
R ramdiesel5.9 Recruit Joined Jun 15, 2005 Messages 4 Jun 16, 2005 #3 Re: 78 Merc 140/1400 Fuel Mix 50:1 ? I know this sounds crazy and thats why I am double checking but the guy I just bought my 1978 140 HP Merc said he was mixing at 20:1
Re: 78 Merc 140/1400 Fuel Mix 50:1 ? I know this sounds crazy and thats why I am double checking but the guy I just bought my 1978 140 HP Merc said he was mixing at 20:1
