Fuel Mix after rebuild

[rude70]

"I am just finishing a re-buil

"I am just finishing a re-build of a 1977 70HP Evinrude - new pistons, rings, bearings. Should I run a richer mixture? THe manual advises to run at half throttle max for first two hours!
Any views? Thanks"

 

[jwbmarine]

dbl oil......1 quart to 6 gal

dbl oil......1 quart to 6 gal gas...for around 10- hrs..