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I just recently purchased a 1984 xp 150 from and have a few questions.
Do you have to put oil in these engines?? I was told when I bought the boat to put straight gas in the fuel tank but want to know if I need to put oil in the engine. I've looked and can't find a reservoir to put oil in.
Secondly, when I took it out on its first run it seems like it's having a hard time getting on plane. It's on a 16 foot boat so it shouldn't be struggling with the weight of the boat, I messed with the trim while trying to get on plane and it seems as if the prop might be slipping.... does this sound right????
Any insight would be awesome!!! Thanks , BG
Do you have to put oil in these engines?? I was told when I bought the boat to put straight gas in the fuel tank but want to know if I need to put oil in the engine. I've looked and can't find a reservoir to put oil in.
Secondly, when I took it out on its first run it seems like it's having a hard time getting on plane. It's on a 16 foot boat so it shouldn't be struggling with the weight of the boat, I messed with the trim while trying to get on plane and it seems as if the prop might be slipping.... does this sound right????
Any insight would be awesome!!! Thanks , BG