Need confirmation for Oil/Fuel ratio

[Back2fishin]

I'm new to the iBOATS forum. It looks like a lot of great information here, so I am going to post a question. . .
I have a 1960 Evinrude 10hp 10020 Outboard Motor. I need to know the correct fuel mix for this unit. Whenever I ask anyone I usually get conflicting answers. Some say 50:1, others say 24:1. Can I get help on this issue?

 

[racerone]

Use 24:1

 

[Vic.S]

I'm new to the iBOATS forum. It looks like a lot of great information here, so I am going to post a question. . .
I have a 1960 Evinrude 10hp 10020 Outboard Motor. I need to know the correct fuel mix for this unit. Whenever I ask anyone I usually get conflicting answers. Some say 50:1, others say 24:1. Can I get help on this issue?

24:1 as Racerone says

You'll find information about fuel mix ratios in the engine FAQs section

Fuel/Oil mix- Most Motors Covered Here... Verified

One of the most commonly asked questions is how much oil to add to the gas. A few rules of thumb that I go by - some people may have different opinions but this works for me and I haven't burned up any motors. MERCURYs - ANY non-high performance Merc made after 1960 can handle a 50:1 mixture of...

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