100/1
Actually, it is 50/1. I have a '99 with the original owner's manual and it clearly states that after the break-in period (which is 25:1) it is necessary to use 50:1. No older motor would be different.
As far as I know, only Yamaha o/b's use 100:1
I own an Evinrude 8 hp 1986 and the recommended mixture is 100:1 but I always use 50 to 60:1 and so far no problem.
Not only Yamaha my friend use 100:1 you should check your reference.
Best and Correct answer: The 1986 4hp, 6hp and 8hp sailmasters are 100:1how can I get more power out of my 8hp evinrude Sell it and buy a stronger motor
Why not just place it on a scale and weigh it.
The fuel to oil ratio for a 1988 model, 8hp Johnson outboard, would be 50:1, six gallons of fuel, to one pint of two cycle oil.
50/1
The fuel mix for an 8HP Yamaha outboard engine typically requires a 50:1 ratio of gasoline to 2-stroke oil. This means you should mix 2.6 ounces of 2-stroke oil with one gallon of gasoline. Always refer to the owner's manual for specific recommendations, as mix ratios can vary slightly between models and manufacturers. Using the correct fuel mixture is essential for optimal performance and engine longevity.
It has been suggested in recent years, a mixture of 100:1, I have always relied on the old tried and true, 50:1 ratio. One pint of 2 cycle oil, to six gallons of fuel, (50:1), has been used successfully for years, and I can honestly say that I have never seen an engine failure due to running this ratio.
If the first digit in this serial number is possibly "A", instead of 4, this would be a 1987 year model 8hp. I do not recall the 8hp model Mercury outboard in production before the A model, in 1986.
Our Techumseh 8HP has a Champion J8C
318cc. is 8hp. 305cc.is probably between a 6 to an 8hp.
What year is the 8hp Mercury outboard with serial o6156590 ?
On a valve-in-block 8HP with an RJ19LM or equivalent plug, it is 0.030"
Surging is often fixed by replacing the fuel filter. A simple job and most small engine shops will have the part.