I run the mid-grade myself. So it's only a 5% blend.

-W

"Tim" wrote in message
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Thanks W.

Yeah, cost isn't really any object on this. and that sounds good to
me. OK, I guess i sshould have asked another question as well. will
this engine be harmed by running the 89.5 octane (10% Ethanol) blend?
or would you suggest running straight gasoline?(Usually 87 octane)


E-85 is out of the question.




Clams Canino wrote:
Pennzoil Synthetic BLEND at Wal-Mart is about $11 a gallon and better
than
most "branded" outboard oils. It's all I use. And it WAY exceeds the
specs
for 70's and 80's outboards.

-W

"Tim" wrote in message
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I'm about to get a 115 hp Evinrude v-4 from mid 70's vintatge. It had
w new power head installed about 10 yrs ago and hasn't run but a
season. I'm getting the motor cheap, I figure it might be worth
stuffing back for my never ending quest for a 28 (+/-) ft. Pontoon
boat.

OK, so asking those with experience with these motors, which oil
should be recommended?

regular type two-cycle marine? Synthetic blend? or straight Synthetic?

I realize engine oils and lubricants have vastly improved over the
years, especially since this engine was born, and so I'm open for
suggestions. I've *heard* that synthetics can be too thin and isn't
recommended on older engines that have wider tolorances. But I don't
know, thats why I'm asking.

Thoughts on oils and brands?

THANKS!
Tim