Author |
Message |
WhoDat88
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu May 23, 2013 4:24 pm Posts: 2912 Location: Thibodaux, La
|
 40hp
I’m on my third 40hp and I have to say, this is by far the best motor Briggs ever put together. I have had zero issue with any of them. My outboard friends have more issues than I have. How are y’all liking them?
_________________ 1850 Predator Series Stick Steer Option 40HP Gatortail
|
Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:25 am |
|
 |
Gigafowl
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:19 pm Posts: 6441 Location: Trinity Bay - Texas
|
 Re: 40hp
When they start - they are smooth and the power is impressive....
Early cable issues still have me waiting and running the old 35 with the carb....
But I sure like them when they run....
_________________ Eat - Sleep - Hunt ! ! !
"It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end."
|
Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:38 am |
|
 |
WhoDat88
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu May 23, 2013 4:24 pm Posts: 2912 Location: Thibodaux, La
|
 Re: 40hp
_________________ 1850 Predator Series Stick Steer Option 40HP Gatortail
|
Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:49 am |
|
 |
LTChaser
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Wed May 02, 2018 6:40 am Posts: 52
|
 Re: 40hp
I’m on my second 37 powerhead. When it’s time for an upgrade, I’m definitely getting a 40!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:55 am |
|
 |
Bigbend
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Sat Dec 11, 2010 6:25 am Posts: 493 Location: SWGA
|
 Re: 40hp
No regrets on swapping to the 40, and I was diehard go devil manual everything, carb, etc.
|
Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:31 am |
|
 |
MaXXis85
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:23 am Posts: 6233 Location: Tarkington, TX
|
 Re: 40hp
The 40 is the best stock engine power wise since the big block has been brought to market. I have less warranty claims on the 40 than I have with the 37. The early models were also problematic like the 37's but it seems to have gotten better. Now a shift of focus has happened on whats being repaired. Now i see starter issues, ALOT more cracked cylinder heads, and alot more blown head gaskets. Id be willing to bet a lot of it its user error and shitty fuel quality, BUT briggs pays.
_________________ Bayou Surface Drive 337-351-0362 Tarkington, TX 77327
|
Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:43 pm |
|
 |
Buzz Killington
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:33 pm Posts: 2455
|
 Re: 40hp
Like mine!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
_________________ Support your troops - they support you
B. MacDonald
|
Sat Nov 13, 2021 4:30 pm |
|
 |
WestEndAngler
MMT Moderator
Joined: Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:11 am Posts: 9143 Location: Houston | Surfside
|
 Re: 40hp
Love my 40
_________________ GTB 1860 w/ 2019 GTR40XD-HO
|
Tue Nov 16, 2021 12:35 pm |
|
 |
riverratdm84
MMT Addict
Joined: Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:15 pm Posts: 701 Location: pella, ia
|
 Re: 40hp
Man you guys go though motors! Ive been ruunning the same pair of stock 35 cdi motor since 2011.
|
Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:43 am |
|
 |
MALLARDSX2
MMT F.E.
Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:34 pm Posts: 978 Location: GA
|
 Re: 40hp
Been running my 35 HP since 2008 but I dont put the hours on them like you guys. lol
|
Thu Dec 16, 2021 12:50 pm |
|
 |
|