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Kevin Birch
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" Just bought Merc 18 XD seria
" Just bought Merc 18 XD serial 91414939 (mid 1980's), I was told it is a 4 stroke engine not 2 stroke. Can any body confirm this as I don't want to start it withuot any oil in the fuel with disasterous results if it is a 2 stroke.If it is a 4 stroke engine how does the crankcase get its lubrication and how do I change it(doesn't seem to be any drain plug etc.) If it is a 2 stroke I presume 50:1 mix is ok. I know these may be simple questions but I want to get it right, I'm familiar with stripping car engines( v8s and even Lotus twin cams)but am very new to boating and outboards seem to be complicated and expensive!!!
Any info appreciated,
Regards Kev. "
" Just bought Merc 18 XD serial 91414939 (mid 1980's), I was told it is a 4 stroke engine not 2 stroke. Can any body confirm this as I don't want to start it withuot any oil in the fuel with disasterous results if it is a 2 stroke.If it is a 4 stroke engine how does the crankcase get its lubrication and how do I change it(doesn't seem to be any drain plug etc.) If it is a 2 stroke I presume 50:1 mix is ok. I know these may be simple questions but I want to get it right, I'm familiar with stripping car engines( v8s and even Lotus twin cams)but am very new to boating and outboards seem to be complicated and expensive!!!
Any info appreciated,
Regards Kev. "