On Apr 23, 8:55*am, Tim wrote:
I know that the ancient engines recommended using a quart of 30 weight
engine oil to gallons of gas, which was primitive, then with 2-cycle
oils the recommended mix ratio went from 24 to 50 to one, Now the
synthetics are going up to 100:1 ratios and for a modern 2 cycle I
think that's OK, but I'm not sure about the designs of the 70's.

My brother is an Amzoil dealer and he things it's the greatest thing
since malted milk, and I like synthetic 2 cycle oil, but I'm wondering
about the recommended mix ratio. personally I think 100:1 is a bit
thin.

Anyone have any thoughts?

It's snake oil! There are thousands of tests out there that will show
that regular 2 stroke oil and Amsoil is the same when it comes to
engine wear and tear. Your engine isn't 100:1 ratio by the way.

On Apr 23, 12:40*pm, Loogypicker wrote:
On Apr 23, 8:55*am, Tim wrote:

I know that the ancient engines recommended using a quart of 30 weight
engine oil to gallons of gas, which was primitive, then with 2-cycle
oils the recommended mix ratio went from 24 to 50 to one, Now the
synthetics are going up to 100:1 ratios and for a modern 2 cycle I
think that's OK, but I'm not sure about the designs of the 70's.

My brother is an Amzoil dealer and he things it's the greatest thing
since malted milk, and I like synthetic 2 cycle oil, but I'm wondering
about the recommended mix ratio. personally I think 100:1 is a bit
thin.

Anyone have any thoughts?

It's snake oil! There are thousands of tests out there that will show
that regular 2 stroke oil and Amsoil is the same when it comes to
engine wear and tear. Your engine isn't 100:1 ratio by the way.

Well, 50:1 is the accepted norm, and I know the lubrication qualities
of modern 2 cycle oils are good, and both petroleum and synthetic
oils are probably compatable in that aspect, but what I was looking
for in the synthetic is less smoke, ash build up and goo on cold spark
plugs.

On Apr 23, 3:18*pm, Tim wrote:
On Apr 23, 12:40*pm, Loogypicker wrote:





On Apr 23, 8:55*am, Tim wrote:

I know that the ancient engines recommended using a quart of 30 weight
engine oil to gallons of gas, which was primitive, then with 2-cycle
oils the recommended mix ratio went from 24 to 50 to one, Now the
synthetics are going up to 100:1 ratios and for a modern 2 cycle I
think that's OK, but I'm not sure about the designs of the 70's.

My brother is an Amzoil dealer and he things it's the greatest thing
since malted milk, and I like synthetic 2 cycle oil, but I'm wondering
about the recommended mix ratio. personally I think 100:1 is a bit
thin.

Anyone have any thoughts?

It's snake oil! There are thousands of tests out there that will show
that regular 2 stroke oil and Amsoil is the same when it comes to
engine wear and tear. Your engine isn't 100:1 ratio by the way.

Well, 50:1 is the accepted norm, and I know the lubrication qualities
of modern 2 cycle oils are good, and *both petroleum and synthetic
oils are probably compatable in that aspect, but what I was looking
for in the synthetic is less smoke, ash build up and goo on cold spark
plugs.- Hide quoted text -

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Tim, I've been around the '70's era Johnson/Evinrudes forever, dude.
Both crossflow and loopers. Don't try to lube these things using tips,
tricks, and snake oil! Fitty to One, brother!! You'll thank me later!

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, says...

I know that the ancient engines recommended using a quart of 30 weight
engine oil to gallons of gas, which was primitive, then with 2-cycle
oils the recommended mix ratio went from 24 to 50 to one, Now the
synthetics are going up to 100:1 ratios and for a modern 2 cycle I
think that's OK, but I'm not sure about the designs of the 70's.

My brother is an Amzoil dealer and he things it's the greatest thing
since malted milk, and I like synthetic 2 cycle oil, but I'm wondering
about the recommended mix ratio. personally I think 100:1 is a bit
thin.

Anyone have any thoughts?

The oils I use for the two stroke bikes are synthetic (once you start
you should not go back). They are designed for 50:1 but I run 32:1
anyway as do many of the racers we ride with. Until you are looking for
that extra couple percent performance at the very top end of your
machines limits, I am told it can't hurt, only help the engine last
longer. BTW, we (and our pro friends) use exclusively Amsoil
"Dominator" two cycle oil in our machines. With naturally aspirated
engines, you should not have much problem with the mixture. We do tend
to pump a bit of blue smoke on startup, but once the engine is up to
temp it's not as bad... Hey, at least the plastic on the bike is green

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - Pain is temporary, Glory is forever!

On Apr 23, 8:55*am, Tim wrote:
I know that the ancient engines recommended using a quart of 30 weight
engine oil to gallons of gas, which was primitive, then with 2-cycle
oils the recommended mix ratio went from 24 to 50 to one, Now the
synthetics are going up to 100:1 ratios and for a modern 2 cycle I
think that's OK, but I'm not sure about the designs of the 70's.

My brother is an Amzoil dealer and he things it's the greatest thing
since malted milk, and I like synthetic 2 cycle oil, but I'm wondering
about the recommended mix ratio. personally I think 100:1 is a bit
thin.

Anyone have any thoughts?

I know that the ancient engines recommended using a quart of 30
weight
engine oil to gallons of gas, which was primitive,

THAT....was the stupidest idea to ever come along. All it did was jam
rings, and leave unburnt deposits in the engine. I've torn down scads
of engines that suffered compression loss because of it. Tried to tell
the owner that 30 Wt and gas is a no-no....but couldn't get him to
listen. " That's what the guy who sold it to me SAID to use "
Tried to tell him to use synthetic, or at least 2 stroke
oil....wouldn't hear of it. Eventually ALL the engines died....except
for the one I secretly mixed with 2 stroke.

On Apr 23, 8:55*am, Tim wrote:
I know that the ancient engines recommended using a quart of 30 weight
engine oil to gallons of gas, which was primitive, then with 2-cycle
oils the recommended mix ratio went from 24 to 50 to one, Now the
synthetics are going up to 100:1 ratios and for a modern 2 cycle I
think that's OK, but I'm not sure about the designs of the 70's.

My brother is an Amzoil dealer and he things it's the greatest thing
since malted milk, and I like synthetic 2 cycle oil, but I'm wondering
about the recommended mix ratio. personally I think 100:1 is a bit
thin.

Anyone have any thoughts?

Forgot to mention I used to have a Arctic Cat free-air 440 Snowsled .
I used to mix it 100 to 1, no problem. Also used to have some old
Bombardier Ski-Doos....30 to 40 to 1 on those old babies.

I think you could get away with putting it in a 4 cycle engine in a
boat, to give extra lubrication to the rings if need be. Just for 1
tank.......

On Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:45:52 GMT, "A.Boater"
wrote:


On 23-Apr-2010, Tim wrote:

My brother is an Amzoil dealer and he things it's the greatest thing
since malted milk, and I like synthetic 2 cycle oil, but I'm wondering
about the recommended mix ratio. personally I think 100:1 is a bit
thin.

Anyone have any thoughts?

Oh, yes. Amzoil is MAGIC! It is SO different from any other oil. If you just
carry a quart with you, you will never have to pour it in the tank. It will
last forever. It has everlasting life.

I've read about Amsoil on a few of the auto boards that interest me.
From my recollection, the synthetic they have has a high flash point
and good lubrication characteristics and is indeed a decent synthetic,
but most who use full synthetic use Mobil 1.