Evinrude 1971 60hp

[phil_merson]

}My motor runs well but at slo

}My motor runs well but at slow speeds tends to foul plugs. I am using 24:1 oil mix is this too much oil or should I change to a hotter Plug.

 

[galamb]

"Philip, since about 1965 OMC

"Philip, since about 1965 OMC can burn 50:1 - don't change to a hotter plug, use less oil..."

 

[phil_merson]

Thanks Graham will give it a s

Thanks Graham will give it a shot

 

[paulholcomb]

never use a hotter plug......s

never use a hotter plug......scroll down and read some of the other posts on this matter.

 

[joereeves]

You don't say what spark p

You don't say what spark plug you're using.

Use Champion L77JC4 or QL77JC4 plugs gapped at .030 on that model.

 

[dreamchaser]

Listen to these guys cause the

Listen to these guys cause their advice is priceless!!!

 

[phil_merson]

Thank to all of you for your h

Thank to all of you for your help chnged oil ratio and plugs runs at all speeds beautifully

 

[dougal]

"I have a 1971 60hp with elect

"I have a 1971 60hp with electric shift . What sort of oil should i use in the gearbox , some people say to use auto trans oil , while others say just to use ordinary outboard gearbox oil . Can anyone offer a solution"

 

[not-a-student]

It requires Type -C gear oil a

It requires Type -C gear oil and it is readily available.Bombardier dealers have it as PREMIUM BLEND. That is one unit where you need to use the correct oil.Fantastic units but getting someone to work on them and parts are said to be a problem in some ares I hear.