Re: evinrude reliability
I belive the 79 model 2cyl crossflows had thermostats and a pressure contro sping as well. all need periodic service and all cost the same with or without pistons.<br /> its funny you ask about reliability on a motor probly as old as half the posters on this forum. if it was not it would be scrap by now. but its kinda like asking how reliable is a 79 chevy caprice. it depends on the maint and condition it was in when ya bought it. maint cannot be neglected then caught up. in another ay if you bought that 79 chevy from a car lot in new york city would you plunk down the cash and head directly for los angeles CA? or would you check/change fuel pumps, drive belts hoses water pump cap rotor and plugs and maybe the engine and tranny oils and check the brakes ?