duffer1960
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I just purchased a 1965 15 foot Anchor craft runabout with the original 60 HP Evinrude on it. The Evinrude is a manual shift model. It has the generator kit on it. It also unfortunately, has the junction box installed under the splashwell, inside the transom. It is in almost showroom condition. The original owner kept it stored in his boathouse, where its been sitting for at least the last 8 years. He sold his cabin, (including the boathouse), to a younger couple who own a jet ski, not a boat, so hence, they wanted the boat out of the boathouse, so they can renovate it. Fortunately for me, I was able to purchase the boat and outboard for an amazingly low price due to their situation. Now my question concerns the gas/oil mix ratio. There is a sticker on the side of the bowl for the break-in period..... 1 quart of oil for each 5 gallons of gas for the first 10 hours, then 1 pint of oil for each 5 gallons of gas, thereafter. I have a 10 gallon plastic fuel tank. Since we use litres up here in Canada, should I use 2 litres of oil for 10 gallons of gas, to keep the ratio rich? Or should I reduce the amount of oil to get the ratio to 50/1? I really do not want to risk damaging the engine, because its in such beautiful condition. Thank you for any advice, I greatly appreciate it. Dan