1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

[geeter1]

Im new to this forum,but i read it alot to help out with my boating problems.I have a 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp when i put it in reverse it works fine but if i switch to forward it doesnt engage or something the propeller spins very slowly but boat does not move i was wondering what this could be caused from or what my problem is? thanks

 

[geeter1]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

please help

 

[F_R]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

So, when in forward does it make grinding noises? If it does, you have one or more of the following:

1. Shift linkage not putting it all the way in gear (adjustment)

2. Shift linkage worn out, loose or broken

3. Clutch dog and forward gear in lower unit severely worn out.

It's all related. #1 & 2 will cause #3, and #3 will cause #2

 

[bashr52]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

Or you're prop could be spinning on its hub. I had that problem last summer, boat would move ok as long as there was a small load on the prop (low RPM), but just spin inside the prop once the RPM's went up.

 

[geeter1]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

no noise just wont go can give engine throttle and the blade doesnt spin well it spins very slow but in reverse it works fine

 

[geeter1]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

well when i put it in reverse i cant spin the prop but in forward i can spin it freely

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

I would pull the prop and make sure you didn't snap the drive pin. If the drive pin looks good, then it's a shift linkage issue.

 

[geeter1]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

spin it with my hand that is

 

[bktheking]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

Linkage sounds like it's not on properly, pull the cover and inspect.

 

[F_R]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

If you can spin the SHAFT by hand when it is in forward gear, something is busted or loose in the shift linkage.

 

[geeter1]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

k took prop off and still spins in forward with click noise in one spot and when i put it in reverse it doesnt spin and when i come from revers to neutral it still stays loked up till i put it in forward

 

[geeter1]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

it runs good just now forward so u say i should pull it aparty and look ive never takin apart a boat engine what should i look for

 

[bktheking]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

Then it's not fully engaging which means something is either bent in the shift linkage, the coupler between the 2 linkages isn't on properly or someone has had that phillips screw out for the shift yoke and not got it back in properly. On the side of the midsection you should see a plate with 2 screws. Remove it and then you will see a second plate inside. Carefully remove the top bolt and don't drop it. Loosen the other and rotate the plate downward. There should be a brass looking shift coupler, 2 screws go through it, 1 top and 1 bottom. They go through a notch on the shift rod to hold it in place. Could be disconnected.

 

[geeter1]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

do u mean cover by prop or on top of engine

 

[bktheking]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

I added to my post above.

 

[geeter1]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

but if i move the shifter around in forward some times it locks up the prop

 

[bktheking]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

Got me, you need to check it out the linkage where you can access it which is that access plate.

 

[geeter1]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

k will do thanks

 

[geeter1]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

is the plate just a little square

 

[geeter1]

Re: 1960 evinrude larkII 40hp

i got it