Yes I agree Norm and Vm a lot of the newer models are kinda rubbish compared to the older models.

I've got a few 450E, 500E, and 550E series motors here with snapped cranks and no compression but look
brand new on the outside even the oil inside looks new still.

Newer models are built with low quality materials as we know.

Cheers
Max.

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