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Old 03-24-2011 | 08:37 PM
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Hey guys. I am new to this. I recently bought a 22" Scarab with a 260 MERC. I had no idea what type of fuel to use and filled up with 91 Octane. Do I need it for the 260 MERC motor? It is stock. Would it run better with it, or should I be running 87? Thanks in advance for your help.
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Old 03-24-2011 | 08:41 PM
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87 octane works fine in the 260 mercruiser
it doesnt have the compression ratio to take advantage of 91 but it wont hurt it either
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Old 03-24-2011 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by flyinlow
87 octane works fine in the 260 mercruiser
it doesnt have the compression ratio to take advantage of 91 but it wont hurt it either
I wasn't sure. Thank you. That will save a few pennies. I know we used 91 in the 502 my buddy had.
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