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Well first off, they have all been run once. Every OMC engine got run in a test tank before being shipped. I have a 1958 7.5hp Johnson that is as shipped from the factory. Only run in the test tank. Now I have kept it as a trophy, but part of that is because it is a 7.5hp. Those models weren’t known for their longevity (upper rod). Like others have said they are only NOS once. I have the tank (no gas ever) and a brand new stand (purchased from OMC when I got the motor). That was some 30 yrs ago. It’s sits in my office and does not see the light of day. I turn it over from time to time and keep it lubed. All of the rubber parts are soft and pliable. It has Auto Lite AX-3 spark plugs. I only missed getting the crate by a few days.
I have seen this 10hp for bids also. I would love to have it, but the price is a little high and I’m afraid it might not look that nice up close? Transportation is another problem for me. I would only feel this way about a motor that was near perfect/NOS, otherwise I would run it on special occasions.
Dan in TN