I bought an 8n about 3 weeks ago. I've always wanted one, I just had never pulled the trigger on one. It's about as straight as you could ask for. It ran great when I picked it up. Come to find out the alternator was out the guy had been charging the battery to sell it. No big deal actually. Then it started running terrible. Replaced everything from sedement to carb. Also no big deal. This evening I tried to start it, and I think the starter is caput. I'm not loaded with free time. It'll be days before I can tackle the starter. Are these things undependable? I'd really enjoy using it. Working on it everyday is for the birds. On the other hand, it'll be a brand new baby once I replace a couple more things.