1964 Evinrude Lark - Done!

[lindy46]

Well, I finally got this motor done. Replaced the fuel pump and that fixed the lousy running/lean sneeze. Now she runs like a dream. Now that I got her running, I tested the Selectric Shift. It shifts fine! Got her all painted and she's ready to go. Another old classic rescued from the trash!

 

[restornator]

Re: 1964 Evinrude Lark - Done!

how lucky do you have to be to find these in the trash?

looks great too

 

[sred137]

Re: 1964 Evinrude Lark - Done!

Looks awesome!Job well done

 

[bktheking]

Re: 1964 Evinrude Lark - Done!

Wow Lindy, that's a beautiful 40, you did an awesome job!

 

[tootallofwa]

Re: 1964 Evinrude Lark - Done!

I'm Jealous!

 

[Mas]

Re: 1964 Evinrude Lark - Done!

Ya..looks nice! How 'bout some more pics?

Mas

 

[Texasmark]

Re: 1964 Evinrude Lark - Done!

Ya..looks nice! How 'bout some more pics?

Mas

So how are you coming on your restoration?
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Lindy46, nice paint job.

Mark

 

[lindy46]

Re: 1964 Evinrude Lark - Done!

Here's a few more pics - -

 

[Willyclay]

Re: 1964 Evinrude Lark - Done!

Super job saving that great old motor!

 

[Mas]

Re: 1964 Evinrude Lark - Done!

Here's a few more pics - -

Super nice job! Was/is it difficult to get a replacement genny belt? My '57 Lark has a belt & I was thinking it may be difficult to find!?

Mas

 

[Mas]

Re: 1964 Evinrude Lark - Done!

So how are you coming on your restoration?
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Lindy46, nice paint job.

Mark

SLOW...but that's OK! The motor is completely disassembled & I've got most of the parts I need, however. I spent last weekend drilling out the 5/8 inch transom screws. The pad halves were completely gone due to corrosion...just nubs that would not screw out. I managed to get them out nicely! I'm looking for some vintage replacements thumb screws that won't break the bank. Free would be nice!

The weekend before that, I spent my time freeing up the swivel bracket...she swings as free as a dream now! Currently, I'm looking for a blaster soda or otherwise to strip her down...or find a "new best friend!" The latter is hard to come by however.

All in all, steady as she goes!

Mas

 

[Mas]

Re: 1964 Evinrude Lark - Done!

Look at the nubs of my thumb screws...toast! I believe these thumb screws and the prop acted as sacrificial metals and saved the rest of the motor from being eaten away while sitting in a 55 gal drum with water! Lots of rust coated the leg...but it all wiped off.

Mas