JerBear
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- Aug 28, 2006
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Hi guys, I bought the subject outboard over the weekend, along with a 12' VALCO fishing boat, off an "old timer" for $200.00 (just the motor). Model # 217-59440, Serial # 163913 = 1967/68 vintage. We cranked it up after we returned home and it has good compression and spark but didn't run (thankfully; we found out lower unit needs to be immersed). My son checked various sources in Spokane, WA area and was advised to dump the motor ASAP due to non-availability of parts and low market value if motor quits in the near term. I do have the option to return within 7 days and am leaning that way after son's report but the motor is very clean, unique, "guaranteed to have run" within the last 30 days, and is a classic (self-contained gas tank above the motor plus remote hookup for external tank). I really don't need an albatross though; what do you guys think? Am I being foolish, should I return it while I can and look for a Johnson or Evinrude of similar vintage that'll run forever and always be supportable or stick wit this classic? Looking for your experience and input...I'm listening......Thanks