Most of the motors I have, and have had, are pre. war
bushings motors. The small 1hp. Pal, Scout, Sea King.
and the like won’t run properly without 5 oz of oil per.
gal. I believe this amount of oil is necessary to achieve
a seal in these crankshaft bushings motors as they have none.
All my other bushing motors have run well on 3 oz. per.
gal. These are some examples I have on you tube for
anyone is interested.
1928 Elto Speedster “Crusty” My Favorite Motor.
1939 Fleetwin Model#- 4335 – 8.5 hp.
1933 Johnson OA-65
1929 Elto Lightweight # 2 Super Elto Antique Outboard Motor
There are others if one should want to search them out.
The above motors, as well as others, have been run extensively
without any issues or failures. I’m not trying to tell anyone
how much oil to run. Just offering my experiences as others
have. Anyone questioning how much oil is necessary can
consider what I have offered or is free discard it as they
should see fit.
Tubs
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