need help with a 2hp mariner engine!!!

[PSDan000]

just bought this thing at an auction its probably 15-20 years old...im pretty sure ive figured out its a 2stroke...what kind of fuel/oil mixture should i be using? anyone have any extra info on this engine i would greatly appreciate it.

dan

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[sailorman]

100>1 possible but if so the "run-in" mix would be 50>1 i would run it on the latter to be safe.
the new marriners r made by Tohatsu & re-badged

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[jhr]

I've got a 15 year old Mariner 2 hp and I run it on 50 to 1, which was specified in the owner's booklet and which seems to suit it well. Newer machines will specify a leaner mix but I'd stick with more oil for a machine of this vintage

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[sailorman]

i have a Tohatsu 3.5 hp 50>1
marriner 3.5hp ( same engine as above ) 100>1
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[PSDan000]

hey thanks for the quick replies! ok one more dumb question. i dont know much about marine enigines and havent even had a chance to look this one over. can it be run out of the water or no? thanks again!

dan

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[jhr]

Not for very long! The cooling system uses sea water. You'll see four (I think) inlet holes towards the bottom of the outboard leg, which draw in the water, and a "tell tale" just below the engine from which the cooling water exits. No water coming out of the tell tale = cooling system buggered, probably because it's got encrusted with salt. To run it at home, I stick the leg into our garden waterbutt, so that it's drawing up water (good idea anyway, to flush salt water out of the cooling system). Best not to use too much throttle or you will create an impromptu shower.............

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[sailorman]

TAKE THE PROP OFF then no shower

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[jhr]

True - but getting a bit technical for me! /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

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[PSDan000]

thanks again for the help guys! this site is great. this boat has been run in fresh water only though, so no need to worry about the salt : )

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[Peterduck]

I'd be very wary of running any outboard motor out of water, in case the water impeller is of the Jabsco rubber type. These break down very quickly if they are run without water lubricating and cooling the impeller.
Peter.

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