Re: 1959-63 QD’s Opinions?

[frankr]

In spite of all the probably justified bad press on the gearcase, the 1961-63 10hp is one of my favorite portable motors. It has the improved wrist pins. The 1958-up has the isolated drive shaft–a big plus, especially if used in salt water. If it isn’t abused, the gearcases hold up pretty well. But lack of maintenance is a killer—failure to change the gear oil and/or water in the oil. Evinrudes are better than Johnsons because they have tighter-fitting hoods. Looks are a matter of opinion.