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bradleystj

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"I have a 1957ish Hiawatha 3.3

"I have a 1957ish Hiawatha 3.3
I have not fired it yet, and need to know the correct fuel/oil mix.
Thanks"
 
"Hi I have also been going thr

"Hi I have also been going through the posts and thought that I should ask about Spark plug gap and for any other info that I should need. I just bought it a few weeks ago. Never tried to start it, but pulled on the cord and it seams to have a good amount of compression, and no visible leaks through gaskets and such."
 
"Bradley, most of the older ou

"Bradley, most of the older outboards used a heavier fuel/oil ratio. I would start with a 26:1 fuel/oil. Back then they used regular 30 weight motor oil or "outboard" oil, usually one quart oil to 6 gallons of reg gas. This is the mix that I used on my '57 Evinrudes. They smoke and leave a trail in the water. As for the plug gap measure what you have now an keep it at that. I'm sure someone else can answer that question.
Cal"
 
1957ish Hiawatha 3.3

First

1957ish Hiawatha 3.3

First reply since accepted on Marine Engine .Com for this one is 1/2 pint to the gallon.

16:1

CCW3 or equiv.

Points 0.020 and plug Champion F4j at 0.035.

Regards

C.I.
 
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