Take your choice. From what we have read here practically every manufacturer has made bad engines. On the other hand, each engine damned by some has been staunchly defended by others.

If conclusions are to be drawn from all this it would seem that:

A. No manufacturer is immune from producing an occasional unsatisfactory product.

B. It is important that the engine be properly matched to it's intended usage and the skills/preferences of the owner and,

C. Some of the less well known engines are real gems and bargans to boot.

jess