Opinions 18 HP 1990 Nissan 2-stroke ?

[reunionjon]

I am taking a look at what appears to be a lightly used 18HP Nissan motor with a manufacture date of 1990. This is a short-shaft 2-stroke model. The price looks good at around $900.<br /><br />Any opinions on this outboard? How does it do for fuel economy?<br /><br />Thanks.

 

[JB]

Re: Opinions 18 HP 1990 Nissan 2-stroke ?

Tohatsu, who makes Nissan brand outboards, has an excellent reputation for building bulletproof engines, Jon.<br /><br />It was probably an excellent engine when first sold. What it is now depends on what has happened to/with it in the last 15 years.<br /><br />You should be able to get a ballpark figure on value from NADA guides.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: Opinions 18 HP 1990 Nissan 2-stroke ?

900 is a bit steep. its a great motor, but not THAT great.<br /><br />if all is good, id expect to see the price of 500-600

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Opinions 18 HP 1990 Nissan 2-stroke ?

All true...I really loved that model and close to two gallons per hour at WOT.

 

[ziemann]

Re: Opinions 18 HP 1990 Nissan 2-stroke ?

Agreed- this is a very bullet proof motor. Just make sure that if it hasn't been used in a while that you make sure the carbs are clean and not gummed up and it has a good impeller in it. This a very easy motor to work on and it will last forever.

 

[DJ]

Re: Opinions 18 HP 1990 Nissan 2-stroke ?

Just make sure that if it hasn't been used in a while that you make sure the carbs are clean and not gummed up and it has a good impeller in it.

Ditto.<br /><br /><br />Parts and service CAN be an issue.