Yeah it's expensive, I didn't get 300 hours from the engine before it seized two pistons. Since that time I have put an additional 200 hours on it and I don't believe it will go much longer. I no longer have confidence in U.S. made motors. I heard many good things about Suzuki and Yamaha, I have friends that have Yamahas with thousands of hours on them and they still run great. As of this point in time Evinrude parts are not available from OMC only through after market. I am stuck so this seems like as good a time as any to change.

Ironhead