The recommended oil-to-gas mixture for a 1977 Mercury 9.9hp outboard engine is typically 50:1, meaning 2.6 ounces of oil per gallon of gasoline. It's crucial to use a high-quality two-stroke oil specifically designed for outboard engines to ensure optimal performance and engine longevity. Always double-check your owner's manual for any specific recommendations or variations.
I just purchased a 1977 merc 7.5 horse and the mechanic said to use 4 ounces of oil per gallon of gas.
50-1. I just bought a boat with this engine...how do you like it. What problems do you have if any? Are parts easy to get (it seems as though they are not!) Thanks
The 1977 model, 20 hp Mercury outboard, requires a 50:1 fuel to oil ratio.
1977 50:1
The serial number 3317055 for a Mercury 200 20hp outboard engine indicates that it was manufactured in 1977. Mercury typically uses a system where the first two digits of the serial number can help identify the production year. For precise confirmation, you may also check with a Mercury dealer or refer to the manufacturer’s archives.
1977 according to SELOC manual
The recommended spark plug for the 1977 model, 7.5 hp Mercury outboard is a Champion L78V, or NGK BUHW-2. Both brands are Perma Gap type plugs, with the Champion being the manufacturer supplied plug back in 1977.
A 1977 model Eska outboard requires a 50:1 mixture, ( water cooled model.) The air cooled models use 32:1.
The oil / fuel ratio for the 1977 model, 85 hp Evinrude outboard, is 50:1, roughly one pint of 2 cycle oil, to six gallons of fuel.
We are looking to put a newer mercury on the boat, hoping that it weighs less or the same as the one we got. michaele.trotter@gmail.com
http://www.oldmercs.com/models2.htmThis site has almost every part for old mercurys. They are not obsolete! I just my 1977 9.8hp outboard all the time!
Merc 850 854590512 thru 4831998 1977