Newbie from AZ. with motor question.

[Sodbuster]

Hi friends, this is my first post here and I think the forum will be a huge help. I recently bought a 1956 Smithcraft fishing boat, trailer and motor, but need to know the correct oil / gas mixture.
It is a 1956 Evinrude Lark 35 hp motor.
Any ideas?
Thanks, Tim

 

[racerone]

Good rugged motor that will run and run.-----------Mix a good oil at 24:1 and it will be happy.

 

[Sodbuster]

Thanks for the very fast reply racerone and sorry for the newbie questions, but why is the mix different between the older and newer motors..are fouled plugs a common problem with my ratio?
Thanks, again!

 

[racerone]

Plugs do not foul with 24:1 if the ignition system and engine are in proper tune.---------------Older motors run at 24:1 and lo and behold it is still running after 55 years .----------Many newer motors that are said to be able to run at 50:1 and even 100:1 are in the scrap pile.---------------Lubrication of fine 2 stroke motors seems to be a mystery to many folks and I do not know why that is.