mnvikingsfreak Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 I have just got a older 1960's 75 hp johnson outboard and I was wondering what the oil/gas mix should be? any kind of help would be great I have no idea what the mix should be this is my first boat thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Surface Tension Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 1964 and newer 50:1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mnvikingsfreak Posted April 9, 2005 Author Share Posted April 9, 2005 I believe it's a 1960 motor does anyone know the mix on that year? 50-1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mechanictim Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Johnson outboards made '64 and earlier need a mix of 24:1 or even 18:1. These enjines use oil impregnated bronze sleeve bearings that need a lot of oil to stay lubricated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I have just got a older 1960's 75 hp johnson outboard and I was wondering what the oil/gas mix should be? any kind of help would be great I have no idea what the mix should be this is my first boat thanks in advance
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