I hate seeing threads like this, but unfortunately it seems to just be common place anymore. Ive had one motor I sold to a guy (I had ran it once, and pickled it up and set it on the shelf). I didnt hear anything about the motor, so figured all was good. I see the guy some 5 years later and he comes up to me telling me I sold him a piece of junk, rusty motor (which Im pretty certain never left my possession that way) but I felt like bottom of the barrel trash. Even if I was pretty certain it was good, the fact he had a problem with it, made me feel horrible. Granted it was 5 years between dealings, so who really knows. Anyhow If its not good enough for me to personally run, I wouldnt dare try and pass it off to someone else.
There are great people here. And PMing around to some of the trusted members here (you can tell which ones they are just by watching a few threads) is always a good idea. I know I have personally helped a few guys out there way, one of them happened to buy an OS outboard from Mr. Foley. I was helping a new guy setup a tunnel, and he had asked me about one Tom had for sale. Knowing of Tom, and how he takes care of his stuff, it was easy for me to assure the guy it would be a great condition motor.
Dont be scared to PM any of us here. Most of us are more then willing to help!
