nobleprime
Cadet
- Joined
- Jul 17, 2008
- Messages
- 20
Hello all,
This afternoon I am going to look at a couple of engines that a local marina has to offer and I am in need of some advice. The first one is a 1991 70hp Johnson for $1200 and the other is a 1992 88hp spl Evinrude for $1700. Both motors have power t/t and VRO and I am guessing they are both in similar condition. Anyway, can anyone shed some light on which one is the better deal? I'm looking for the most reliable engine I can find, and I have heard good things about the early 90's OMC motors, but I'm not sure which one of these is better. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Also, does anyone have suggestions on what to keep an eye out for while looking at one of these older engines. I know doing a compression test, checking the gear oil, and looking at the spark plugs are a good indication of the wear and tear on the engine but is there anything else to check to make sure I'm not getting a bomb. Thanks again.
This afternoon I am going to look at a couple of engines that a local marina has to offer and I am in need of some advice. The first one is a 1991 70hp Johnson for $1200 and the other is a 1992 88hp spl Evinrude for $1700. Both motors have power t/t and VRO and I am guessing they are both in similar condition. Anyway, can anyone shed some light on which one is the better deal? I'm looking for the most reliable engine I can find, and I have heard good things about the early 90's OMC motors, but I'm not sure which one of these is better. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Also, does anyone have suggestions on what to keep an eye out for while looking at one of these older engines. I know doing a compression test, checking the gear oil, and looking at the spark plugs are a good indication of the wear and tear on the engine but is there anything else to check to make sure I'm not getting a bomb. Thanks again.