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<blockquote data-quote="AlexB" data-source="post: 415243" data-attributes="member: 21169"><p>What's up guys?</p><p></p><p>I'm in the market for a 10-15 HP 4-stroke, and a 2008 Nissan just showed up on Craigslist less than a mile from my house. The only (potential) problem is that it hasn't been started in 3 years, and I have no way of confirming it was stored properly.</p><p></p><p>I assume that...</p><p></p><p>- Carb likely needs cleaning/servicing</p><p>- Gas should be drained and refilled</p><p>- Check spark plugs, and clean/swap as needed</p><p>- An oil change might be a good idea?</p><p></p><p>Am I missing anything?</p><p></p><p>Would it be a bad idea to try to start the thing before doing about of the above? </p><p></p><p>In other words, should I insist on seeing the motor run before buying it, or do I risk damaging the motor if I start it without servicing first?</p><p></p><p>Any general tips for this situation?</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance!</p><p></p><p>Cheers,</p><p></p><p>Alex</p><p></p><p></p><p>Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AlexB, post: 415243, member: 21169"] What's up guys? I'm in the market for a 10-15 HP 4-stroke, and a 2008 Nissan just showed up on Craigslist less than a mile from my house. The only (potential) problem is that it hasn't been started in 3 years, and I have no way of confirming it was stored properly. I assume that... - Carb likely needs cleaning/servicing - Gas should be drained and refilled - Check spark plugs, and clean/swap as needed - An oil change might be a good idea? Am I missing anything? Would it be a bad idea to try to start the thing before doing about of the above? In other words, should I insist on seeing the motor run before buying it, or do I risk damaging the motor if I start it without servicing first? Any general tips for this situation? Thanks in advance! Cheers, Alex Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk [/QUOTE]
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