four stroke engine

[Mr. Chesapeake]

I have a question on four stroke engines. How many hours can you get out of a four stroke engines, if you maintain it ?????????
                             Captain Chesapeake,,,,

[fitz73222]

I've seen just under 4000 hours for a four stroke and I've seen 2600 for a two stroke, the two stroke as an 88 hp Johnson.

[wingtime]

I belive the engines that make it to very high hours are the ones that are used on a regular basis. Maintenance is important but using them often is sometimes the best thing for them.

[Mr. Chesapeake]

Thanks,
I have a 2012 Mercury 115, I just turned over 700 hours, I like to get an idea on hours before I start thinking about a replacement.

[wingtime]

your a long ways away from that.