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July 14, 2026 at 6:49 am
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I have motors from the 20’s to the 1960’s. Except for the very small single cylinder motors like Cubs, Pals, Mates , ect., I run 3 oz. oil per gal. 42 to 1. These motors need more oil to make the seal at the main bearings to run properly. I have a 1960 and 61 Evinrude lightwin. I run 3 oz. per. gal. in them. However if you cant remember to put the oil in the gas every time, keep doing what you’ve been doing. It saved your ass this time.
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