Re: 85HP Chrysler Force impeller replacement
myoutboards,<br /><br />what type of engine do you own?<br />(i own a pair of '89 force 85HP)<br /><br />how many times has it ever broken down or failed to start?<br />(neither of mine have ever broken or failed to start)<br /><br />how much per year do you spend on maintenance including routine items such as impellers, fuel bulbs, spark plugs, gearcase oil, etc?<br />(over entire life of engine I have avergaed under $50 per year per engine including new impellers every spring)<br /><br />perhaps you just have a different set of criteria. One where a motor that never breaks and costs almost nothing to maintain is considered a bad piece of engineering?<br /><br />Granted, if you want a motor that the mercury dealer can maintain without destroying it in the process .. then you should look for something other than a force. But if you are a competent mechanic who does your own maintenance, then there is no cheaper way to get a reliable outboard.<br /><br />so bugger off.
