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By comparison, my earlier type 3
HP 2 cylinder Evinrude in perfect condition has less poop than the 2.5
stock.

Evinrude made a 2-cylinder "3" HP? Wow, whats
that got, like a 1-inch bore per cylinder. Thats cool.
I have the number for the dude on the East coast
that bought up all them Force/SeaKing parts if
needed. And yeah, stay away from the Clinton.
The Force's in the late 70's, early 80's had lots
of problems with the crazy spool-gear type recoil
starter, and such, but when a motor is free, money
spend for parts is not so bad. Speaking of old motors,
I recently did a full rebuild of a 1974 Sears Gamefisher
7.5, and almost ALL parts are still available including
pistons, and all bearings. This is a one-lunger Techumseh.
Old outboards are fun. (expecially when they run after
rebuild)