Sears 217-58991 (5 HP outboard)?

[joshua3434]

Can someone help me out with a question? <br /><br />Does anyone know what fuel/mix to use for a very old Sears 5hp model 217-58991 outboard? A partial sticker on the top indicates some SAE 30 or 40,...but I don't have the specifics. Also, do any of you have a recommendation for where to get that oil to mix?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Josh

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Sears 217-58991 (5 HP outboard)?

The fuel mix for your '71 Eska built outboard should be 24:1 using oil for an air-cooled 2-stroke engine (like chainsaw engine oil), rather than SAE 30.<br />You'll find your engine looks a lot like a Techumseh 5hp made around the same time.<br />PS - 16:1 was required for '70 and previous engines.

 

[joshua3434]

Re: Sears 217-58991 (5 HP outboard)?

Paul -<br /><br />Thanks so much! <br /><br />I appreciate your help.<br /><br />Josh

 

[grouch53]

Re: Sears 217-58991 (5 HP outboard)?

I have a 5hp sears, model 217-58991, serial E04173, this is a Techumeh engine, would like to know the year, fuel and oil mix ratio and value<br /><br />thanks