To much oil?

[James46]

I have a 40 horse Merc. 2 cycle. My question is can the oil injector ware out and mix to much oil? It is a 1994 and I'm getting a lot of smoke comming out around the handle. I have used over 3 gallons of oil this year and just got my 4th gallon. Thanks for your help..

 

[JB]

Re: To much oil?

Hi, James.<br /><br />You need to monitor your gasoline usage and compare it to the oil consumption.<br /><br />If you are using more oil than a 50:1 mix, the injector is probably over lubricating your engine.<br /><br />As for the smoke coming out around the handle. Do you mean a tiller? That doesn't sound proper to me. Go look for leakage in your exhaust system. It may be that your impression of too much smoke is caused merely by smoke in the wrong place.<br /><br />Good luck.