The correct fuel mixture for a 1979 85 hp Johnson outboard motor is 50:1
50:1
The 1977 model, 85 hp Johnson outboard requires a 50:1 ratio, roughly one pint of 2 cycle oil, to six gallons of fuel.
The 1975 model, 85 hp Johnson outboard requires a 50:1 ratio, one pint of 2 cycle oil, to six gallons of fuel.
mine is about 85 lbs
I have a Johnson 85 hp model no 85ESL75E 1975 longshaft low profile powershift II and it weighs 180kg apparently
yesw 16 to 1
1 qt to 12 gallon of fuel
the 85 is the horsepower and the 75 is the year(1975)That is what I was told...I have same motor
I have the same motor bought it new 1975. I use Quicksilver Merc. 2cycle oil. 16oz. per 6 Gals. gas.
40:1, I run Maxima 2-stroke oil and that works awesome
40:1 stock ratio to run richer if plug tends to foul 32:1