Lead or no Lead, that is the question.

[Aussie Mike]

Hi all,
Managed to get the skeg repaired on my 6G8 9.9hp (1985?)and before I go off to do a bit of fishing at my local lake - does the Yammie like lead free fuel or do I need to mix in a lead replacement addative? Thanks

[99yam40]

I have not seen leaded fuel since the 70's
Are you thinking about ethanol fuel blend maybe instead of leaded?

[Aussie Mike]

Leaded fuel was phased out in Europe in the early eighties, so for instance, my Triumph Spitfire (1980) needs a lead replacement addative in the fuel to protect the valves from excessive wear. I am now worried the outboard might need similar treatment. Mike

[boats.net]

Yamaha started selling outboards here in the USA in 1984 and all the motors here are made for unleaded gas.

[bumperfood]

Here is a link for you,

Yamaha Motor Australia | Motorcycles, Marine, Power Products and Golf.

looks like you may need an additive

[Aussie Mike]

Thanks for the replies - managed to contact the previous owner of the engine through a chandlery who knew him, it runs on normal unleaded fuel thankfully.