if a 2-stroke motor aint smokin , it aint workin......
That engine needs 50/1 at all times. Years ago we used to have a marina that sold premixed gas 50/1 we trusted it and after we filled the tank and started running, the powerhead blew 2 pintons. We rebuilt it.
Only mix your own oil. Stay with what it was designed for oil wise. Also, make sure the overheat alarm works on that by grounding out the sensor. Biggest problem with that motor is overheat. Thermostat gets clogged so pull it and replace every year alogn with the impellar. You cannot hear the overheat alarm when the engine is running hard , it will be worth you money to have a mechanic install an light on your dash. If you see it go on shut the engine down immed. It will save you.
Heres what I would do,
burn up whats in the tank.
use quicksilver 2-stroke oil.
Fill your tank and add 1 pint to every 6 gal of gas as you fill up, better to use more than less. I used to add 1.5 pints to every 6 to my 125 to make sure it was getting enough oil, those engines need it. Smokes like hell at first but it never let you down. My old force engine is still running on a lake in NJ. New owner uses this method to this day, no problems.
That engine needs 50/1 at all times. Years ago we used to have a marina that sold premixed gas 50/1 we trusted it and after we filled the tank and started running, the powerhead blew 2 pintons. We rebuilt it.
Only mix your own oil. Stay with what it was designed for oil wise. Also, make sure the overheat alarm works on that by grounding out the sensor. Biggest problem with that motor is overheat. Thermostat gets clogged so pull it and replace every year alogn with the impellar. You cannot hear the overheat alarm when the engine is running hard , it will be worth you money to have a mechanic install an light on your dash. If you see it go on shut the engine down immed. It will save you.
Heres what I would do,
burn up whats in the tank.
use quicksilver 2-stroke oil.
Fill your tank and add 1 pint to every 6 gal of gas as you fill up, better to use more than less. I used to add 1.5 pints to every 6 to my 125 to make sure it was getting enough oil, those engines need it. Smokes like hell at first but it never let you down. My old force engine is still running on a lake in NJ. New owner uses this method to this day, no problems.