Originally Posted by heidmann1

Yep! I think I have the oldest B5's on here at over 6 gallons on 'em..lol and on both mine bearings are perfect with no leaks, no rod slop and still good compression. I am just now breaking in my 3rd B5 for when one of these goes, just to be ready.

I think everyone on here can now confidently say that the B5 actually not only is as good as , but is better in performance AND reliability than most $300 + engines out there!!


Without the 1+ gallon breaK in and the rod and bearing replacement shortly after break in with a lot of other engines require.