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Location: Maine Township, MN | As stated, run it up on muffs, and perform a compression test on all cylinders. All should be within +/- a few psi of each other. Make sure it shifts into forward, neutral, and reverse smoothly.
At least you'll be able to see how she starts in the cold. I'd also feel the block to make sure they didn't warm it up for ya... If they did, look at the rest of the package and check out the motor last.
Ask probing questions too. How often do you change lower unit lube? What problems have you had? Ect... Most red flags are easily spotted. Don't purchase with your gut. Find out the facts. |
