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<blockquote data-quote="Pappy" data-source="post: 302589" data-attributes="member: 3278"><p>We have yet to replace a powerhead or a gearcase on one of the smaller ETECs. They go out and we see them for routine service. Most folks don't seem to want to wait for 300 hours before they come in. Some do. </p><p>ETECS have the same serious 2-stroke power and acceleration and will normally run higher pitch propellers due to the gear ratio they run. That translates into better top end in most cases. </p><p>None of the post 2006 engines will put up with neglect or abuse like older engines would/will. All brands cost more to service as well. Get water in your gasoline and leave it in the engine and your bill will be higher with a 4-stroke than an ETEC.....more moving parts in the 4-strokes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pappy, post: 302589, member: 3278"] We have yet to replace a powerhead or a gearcase on one of the smaller ETECs. They go out and we see them for routine service. Most folks don't seem to want to wait for 300 hours before they come in. Some do. ETECS have the same serious 2-stroke power and acceleration and will normally run higher pitch propellers due to the gear ratio they run. That translates into better top end in most cases. None of the post 2006 engines will put up with neglect or abuse like older engines would/will. All brands cost more to service as well. Get water in your gasoline and leave it in the engine and your bill will be higher with a 4-stroke than an ETEC.....more moving parts in the 4-strokes. [/QUOTE]
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