Hi all,
I would like some advice on a 1998 Evinrude Ficht motor. I have done my homework on this engine and I know there are many posts about them, but I was hoping to get some opinions on my particular case. I'm aware that the 1998-99 were bad years for this motor, but there are a couple of factors which are making me keen.
Your thoughts will be much appreciated!
Thanks
I would like some advice on a 1998 Evinrude Ficht motor. I have done my homework on this engine and I know there are many posts about them, but I was hoping to get some opinions on my particular case. I'm aware that the 1998-99 were bad years for this motor, but there are a couple of factors which are making me keen.
- the motor runs well and has good compression on all 6 cylinders.
- the seller assures me that the OMC mandated updates to the powerhead etc have been installed (is there anyway to confirm this??)
- The engine has over 300 hours and I've read that once these engines reach a certain point you're fairly safe to assume that they're going to keep on going.
- Finally, the engine is pretty cheap.
Your thoughts will be much appreciated!
Thanks