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" what is the proper fuel mixt

" what is the proper fuel mixture for this motor? tried 32:1 but smoked like crazy. also its extremly hard to get to run have to pull for a long time, then any throttle below the start mark engine dies. could the carb be out of adjustment? have already changed the plugs. it doesnt seem to be getting gas when i try to start it. any help would be greatly appriceated. "
 
" JOHN.
THE PROPER MIXTURE IS

" JOHN.
THE PROPER MIXTURE IS 16:1. TWICE AS MUCH OIL AS WHAT YOU ARE USING NOW. COINCIDENTALLY I JUST REBUILT ONE OF THESE. PUT IN NEW PISTON RINGS, ALL THE GASKETS, IMPELLER, OIL SEALS IN LOWER UNIT, AND COILS. LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ANYTHING.
BRIAN "
 
Check those ignition coils by

Check those ignition coils by removing them and checking for cracks and a hole where the spark has been going to ground. Quite common on older OMC motors.The spark must jump at least a 1/4" laying a plug on the block is a waste of time.
 
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