1966 Evinrude Lark 8 40HP

[Mikesandangela81013]

These motors ( in good condition ) are very reliable and simple to maintain too.----Fill lower unit with type -C gear oil for outboard use.-----Yes you can pull start the motor with no battery attached.

Hey i also have a 1966 evinrude Lark 8 40hp electric start i payed $25 for it it has no controls i was wondering if i need to find a junction box and controls to run this ir can i use a manual.shifter cable and.not.hook up the elecric.shift

 

[racerone]

You can not hook up any kind of manual cable to shift this motor.----Needs 12 volts to green for forward.----And 12 volts to blue for reverse.-----Needs a working belt driven generator as well.----Your location ?------Best to do a complete evaluation before spending any beer tokens on it.----Post compression numbers.---Test shift coils.----Pull flywheel and inspect ignition coils.----Install a new water pump impeller before launching the boat with this motor.

 

[jbcurt00]

Hey i also have a 1966 evinrude Lark 8 40hp electric start......

Moved to a topic of your own.

Avoid posting to old inactive topics

 

[racerone]

Finding a push button shift control box may be a challenge.-----Finding a junction box with a good voltage regulator may be a challenge.----First determine if motor is going to be a runner !!

 

[Mikesandangela81013]

You can not hook up any kind of manual cable to shift this motor.----Needs 12 volts to green for forward.----And 12 volts to blue for reverse.-----Needs a working belt driven generator as well.----Your location ?------Best to do a complete evaluation before spending any beer tokens on it.----Post compression numbers.---Test shift coils.----Pull flywheel and inspect ignition coils.----Install a new water

pump impeller before launching the boat with this motor.

Ok is it safe to atleast hook up positive,ground, and white is ignition for electric start right? Just to test before i dump money in it ? And if all runs can you send me a picture of whate control box and controls look like so i can search what i need ive looked online cant find

 

[racerone]

I know those motors inside and out.----I know where to find parts.----Do not know how to post pictures.----Your location ?

 

[Mikesandangela81013]

I know those motors inside and out.----I know where to find parts.----Do not know how to post pictures.----Your location ?

Im.in silverlake wa

 

[Mikesandangela81013]

Im.in silverlake wa

Is $25 a good deal i dont see a silinoid on it is that in the original control box i have this box on my 1959 motor

 

[racerone]

The junction box also needs the voltage regulator.----Post some pictures of the powerhead.----I am too far away to provide any more help.

 

[Mikesandangela81013]

I know those motors inside and out.----I know where to find parts.----Do not know how to post pictures.----Your location ?

Is sent pics of my motor very clean motor appears new wiring with butt connectors have been done nothing really hanging

 

[Mikesandangela81013]

Is sent pics of my motor very clean motor appears new wiring with butt connectors have been done nothing really hanging

 

[racerone]

Sorry-----I do not consider that to be a " clean " motor.-----Good luck with it.----Model # is ?----Serial numbers the same on swivel bracket and powerhead?

 

[Mikesandangela81013]

Sorry-----I do not consider that to be a " clean " motor.-----Good luck with it.----Model # is ?----Serial numbers the same on swivel bracket and powerhead?

Yes the model.number is the same.on the swivel.bracket how do i test the shift coils and location.of.them?

 

[ct1762@gmail.com]

in my opinion the best vintage motors are the ones without electric shift and a generator. nothing wrong with them if you know what your doing, just alot of headaches and parts availability woes if you do not.

 

[racerone]

Put a 12 volt battery negative to the engine block.-----Put 12 volts to green wire.----Prop should turn clockwise with slight drag.-----Lock up turning counter clockwise.----Repeat test for blue wire.----Should be opposite of course.