1988 Johnson 4 cyl 90s do they have a problem

[munrealius]

I'm looking at a boat with

I'm looking at a boat with triple Johnson 90s. 4 Cyl. Are these subject to burn out in the number one or any other cylinder?

 

[jafa39]

They are pretty bullet-proof b

They are pretty bullet-proof but the comp will start to go in one cyl before the others....can't remember which one but if you keep your gas fresh and service the impellor in good time it will be fine....but any outboard can disgrace itself if the mood takes it!