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Ben ....I delight in YOUR delight, sometimes those of us whom have been collecting for a bit forget the pure joy of a new engine , thanks for reminding me.😄👍

I hear you Bruce. I really do Love the hunt for good used engines and the construction (the way it use to be) of older engines, and hunting for bargains and rare birds.

However, this little engine definitely did not break the bank AND it's so refreshing Knowing that someone else did Not:
cross thread/overheat/dent/tamper/loose parts/dissassemble/run dry/wrong water type/wrong lube/no lube/drop kick/crease/Burn/stress/drill holes in my engine while dirty
 
Sure...I plan to do at least one of those things, but At least I can have some control over the outcome

I have not fired it yet but can tell I want more Jensen's.