Hi everyone, I'm looking at a used, 18 foot Maxum suited with a 1990 120HP OB Force engine. Just wondering what your thoughts are, very general of course. The sales pitch sounds good, he mentioned this...<br /><br />==========================<br /><br />Force/Chrysler doesn't have a great name - particularly before the Merc<br />take-over. These engines suffered from a chronic piston failure issue<br />(so I'm told). It was rebuilt in '97 by Allouette Marine a year before<br />we bought it. The (certified) mechanic had a good explanation for the<br />failure and ensured me that the aftermarket pistons installed rectified<br />the problem (oil accumulation beneath/behind the rings causing them to<br />stick an in some cases crack...). I made sure to get the paper work <br />for<br />this job when I bought it. Frankly, I wasn't interested in the boat<br />until I did talk to the mechanic.<br /><br />=========================<br /><br />I'm familiar with this mechanic, and I know he would be telling the truth, but what I'm more curious about is the engine itself. What are your experiences with this engine, this model, this year, etc. Good and bad reports would be greatly appreciated. I'm really interested in the boat, but only after I'm sure about the engine. Thanks everyone.<br /><br /><br />SSS