walleyenordy Cottage Grove, MNPosts: 502 July 22, 2013 at 7:57 pm #1283037 I got a 1957 Evinrude 18 hp Fastwin outboard motor.What is the ratio to mix the oil to gas?
dfresh Fridley, MNPosts: 3053 July 22, 2013 at 8:25 pm #1184872 I believe that one is old enough to run 24:1.
mwal Rosemount,MNPosts: 1050 July 22, 2013 at 8:25 pm #1184873 Its been a long time but I thought 25:1 but that is trying to remember from the mid 70’s. Perhaps call a dealer to be sure as I do not know for sure Mwal
morey shay Posts: 29 July 22, 2013 at 9:03 pm #1184882 general rule two line tank 1qt to 6gal.single line 1pt to 6gal.good luck
grumpy Iowa, ClintonPosts: 489 July 22, 2013 at 9:12 pm #1184884 I had one in the mid 80’s, GREAT motor, Don’t remember the ratio, sorry..
the_grump Le CenterPosts: 612 July 23, 2013 at 1:06 am #1184950 24:1 was probably the original recommendation but 2 stroke oils of the 50’s was alot different than today’s. A 50:1 mixture would be plenty of oil. Just fog it before storage
walleyenordy Cottage Grove, MNPosts: 502 July 23, 2013 at 11:32 am #1184996 Thanks everyone for the input. It sounds like just put oil in it and run it. It actually runs better than I thought. Good 2nd boat to play with now.