Re: contemplating buying1995 112hp V4 evinrude to replane my1988 johnson,
I have a 1996 88 Spl(same motor with different carbs and exhaust I think) and love it. Was not running when I got it. Put new fuel lines on it(all the lines, under the cowl included), rebuilt carbs, and had to replace a coil so I replaced all four. Ran great until the stator went out(have no idea on the total hours) so I found a new/used one and engine runs great. Thought long and hard at the beginning about upgrading but after one complete season I will keep this motor until its just wears out. Easy to repair and parts are easy to find.