spark plug gap and gas/oil mix

[bigamps]

Just inherited 1954 johnson 5.5hp and can't find<br />info on the spark plug gap and gas/oil ratio in the repair manuals at the library. Any help would be appreciated

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: spark plug gap and gas/oil mix

Welcome to Iboats!<br /><br />5.5hp takes a Champion J6C (replacing the old J6J) plug gapped at .030". Fuel/Oil ratio is 24:1. Use 87 octane gas and TC-W3 outboard oil in it. Have a look at roscoe's decarb FAQ in the FAQ forum. <br /><br />Anything else you need to know?

 

[bigamps]

Re: spark plug gap and gas/oil mix

yeah, do you know where to purchase the gas/air lines becuase the old one are wore out. i've put new gas lines to and from the carb, but have been able to only find the new single line connector. Thanks for the help.

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: spark plug gap and gas/oil mix

Yup, check out laingsoutboards.com maxrules.com or vintageoutboard.com. They all have it. Iboats sells it too but only in 50' reels. <br />Rebuild your old connectors while your at it. Follow alcan's excellent method:<br /> Click here for the complete double-line connector information thread.<br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />EDIT: That seems to be a little dry on information about the jig. Click here for more info.

 

[bigamps]

Re: spark plug gap and gas/oil mix

Thanks, most appreciated