fuel-oil ratio for 1971 johnson 50?

[schmammerd]

just bought a 1971 johnson 50, at least i think its a 71. Need to know the proper mixture. the former owner said he ran 35 to 1. the model # is 50esl71es. serial# e3477419.

 

[Raystownboater]

Re: fuel-oil ratio for 1971 johnson 50?

Most of the outboard guys are going to tell you 50:1

 

[steelespike]

Re: fuel-oil ratio for 1971 johnson 50?

It is indeed 50:1 using TCW3 rated ouil and 87 octane.

 

[gaffer1]

Re: fuel-oil ratio for 1971 johnson 50?

I have a 1967 Johnson 40hp. The original manual that came with calls for "The correct fuel mixture is 1 part of oil to 50 parts of gasoline."
And: "U.S. MEASURE - 1 pint of oil to 6 gallons of gasoline."

 

[Scott Chinsota]

Re: fuel-oil ratio for 1971 johnson 50?

50:1 TCW 3. mine's a 71 50hp evenrude.