is this good deal on engine???
 

I am thinking of getting used engine... got an offer for rb econo 3port engine but was squeezed once and haven;t been ran since. that engine for $60 plus shipping. is this a good deal or should i just get new os rg engine? thanks

RE: is this good deal on engine???
 

You dont want a squeezed motor. They might last a weekend and thats it. Plus that motor new isnt much more than $130

RE: is this good deal on engine???
 

so youre saying that a pinched motor isn't good?

RE: is this good deal on engine???
 

Not that it isnt good. But its different when you buy a motor brand new, the it runs out of compression, so instead of buying a new p/s you squeeze it, to get some more out of it. Squeezeing a motor is really hit or miss, and sometimes it will run another gallon, other times it wont run at all or maybe just a race day. So, if your buying a secondhand motor, you dont want one that has a "fresh squeeze on it" Becasue you dont know what your getting. It might not run, thats why he's selling, it may not have been pinched properly, thereby causing flow-by. And who knows, since its been squeezed, it could have been ragged out, or who knows what condition the bearings, carb, crank, rod are in?? Just not worth it. Put your money towards a new RG.

RE: is this good deal on engine???
 

I agree, It ain't a bargain. First off it's been pinched, secondly why was it pinched? I mean how was it treated before the pinch. How old is it ? etc etc...

RE: is this good deal on engine???
 

thanks guys...

RE: is this good deal on engine???
 

yes, thank you, now i know never to buy a pinched motor