Jim and Becky wrote:

Thanks for the help.
I take it the varying ratio oil system didn't work too well?
My brother in law unhooked his but I didnt' ask why.


All such systems have a failure rate. Your BIL is just one of the
paranoid OMC owners. Don't bring it up with him, though. Stay on his
good side so you get to spend time on his boat!

Rob