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<blockquote data-quote="DaleH" data-source="post: 399783" data-attributes="member: 15636"><p>Having bought literally dozens of motors, only 1 of which was NEW, I can write or help write something up. </p><p></p><p>To me, any prospective used OB owner should own at least a $40 compression gauge, $20 laser/infrared thermometer, and a $10 set of muffs and/or tall 33-gal or similar tall barrel. Motor stand is an option. FWIW I made one out of PT wood using exterior screws and it holds smallies to a 200# OB easily. Maybe I should post those build plans!</p><p></p><p>One thing I do now on any OB is to check the thermostat/poppit BEFORE starting, if the Seller lets you that is. It at least gives you a glimpse into the condition of the inside passages of the motor and perhaps some idea of how she was cared for - or not.</p><p></p><p>Start the OB, if it will, and check head temps as you run at fast idle. More later ...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaleH, post: 399783, member: 15636"] Having bought literally dozens of motors, only 1 of which was NEW, I can write or help write something up. To me, any prospective used OB owner should own at least a $40 compression gauge, $20 laser/infrared thermometer, and a $10 set of muffs and/or tall 33-gal or similar tall barrel. Motor stand is an option. FWIW I made one out of PT wood using exterior screws and it holds smallies to a 200# OB easily. Maybe I should post those build plans! One thing I do now on any OB is to check the thermostat/poppit BEFORE starting, if the Seller lets you that is. It at least gives you a glimpse into the condition of the inside passages of the motor and perhaps some idea of how she was cared for - or not. Start the OB, if it will, and check head temps as you run at fast idle. More later ... [/QUOTE]
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