Old Mako Purus Compressor

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daveblake

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I have an old Mako Purus compressor with about 50 hours on it. (see pics). It has not been run since about 1985, but was kept in a climate-controlled area, and everything looks good. I want to start it up to see if it runs so I can sell it, but I don't recall the oil mixture for the Sachs engine it has, and I'm afraid to start it without the proper oil mixture for the engine. I have the proper oil for the compressor, and the oil level is still good. Any suggestions?
Mako Overview.jpg
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I wouldn’t bet a lot, but that Sachs sure looks like a 2 stroke to me. Are you positive there is an oil sump?
 
I wouldn’t bet a lot, but that Sachs sure looks like a 2 stroke to me. Are you positive there is an oil sump?
Ah, yes. You said mixture. Back when I was running Sachs engines in snowmobiles, it was 32:1, and not TCW-3.
 
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