Re: 1962 18hp Johnson Only Runs With Choke.

[mstrader77]

I haven’t read the book, but I have read many of his articles on the duckworks site. I actually used some of Max’s modifications (5/8" bottom, 2×4 keel, "truck cabin" bow area) on his AF4 in the building of my own.

Another question – I know that the stated fuel mix is 24:1, but I have read that the 1962 FD-16 motor is the same as the newer (late 60’s & 70’s) motors that use a 50:1 mix. Is it safe to run the 50:1? Any oil brands that smoke less than others? I don’t expect this motor getting used hard on this boat.