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VMS Steve

Posted 1/11/2011 2:01 PM (#474868 - in reply to #474825)
Subject: RE: Small engine reliabilty

Hiya,

I would also highly suggest the OMC products in those sizes as well. They were bulletproof if taken care of. Case in point: My father's 1973 Johnson 20hp is still running strong, excellent compression, and starts on the second pull cold yet.

With the 9.9 - 15 hp models, I would highly suggest looking for a mid to later 80's motor where the carb was built with all metal components. I had a 1988 15hp that I just could not get to idle properly. Replaced the carb (a 3-screw metal bowl if memory serves me correctly) and it ran perfectly from there on out... I should have never gotten rid of that motor. Strong and always reliable.

Steve