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    Mystery Gearcase O ring in kit for Johnson '57 RDE19

    Hi folks I have the Sierra Gearcase Seal kit 18-2686 for my '57 Johnson RDE19 35HP Lower Unit Gear Housing Seal Kit for Johnson/Evinrude, GLM 87607 - Sierra - iboats I've found a place for everything in the kit except for one little o-ring. About 1/4" across, it's the smallest one in the...
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    '58 Lark 35hp How long before it pumps water?

    Just fired up my Lark for the first time since a rebuild over the winter. Rebuild included a replacement lower unit & impeller. It fired right up for about 10 seconds before dying, so I suspect I have carb/float adjustments to make. But while it was running I noticed it was not spitting out...
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    58 Lark, different flywheels, same part number?

    Hi folks, The 35hp, 58 Lark 35515 I'm working on has a flywheel on it with the cogs for a generator belt, but my motor has no generator, so I suspect it may be a replacement flywheel. The part number stamped into it is 580232. It does not have the inspection hole in the top that you can use...
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    '58 Lark Flywheel threads bead?

    The threads for the flywheel on my 58 Lark have what looks like a small bead of welding near the bottom of the threads. It's about the size of the head of a shirt pin. I'm wondering if this is done in production to set the depth of the nut/flywheel? Or is this the result of some sloppy repair...
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    OMC oil drain washer and other "X" part numbers

    I'm looking for the plastic washers for the gear oil drain plugs in my '58 Lark. The parts manual gives 27X284 as the part number. Wherever I search online, the part number is not found. I'm pretty sure this is a common part across several motors, but why can't I find it? I've noticed that...
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    Wood stern rack resto?

    Hi folks, On the floor in the stern of my project Invader, just in front of the transom, there was this wood rack.. I'm sure there's a boat term for it, but I don't know it. A photo is attached. Anyway, the fuel tank clamps to it and the battery sat there, along with the anchor, kitchen...
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    '58 Lark gearcase dry as a bone

    Opened up the gear case tonight. Not a drop of oil in sight. In fact a nice thin coating of rust on everything! Probably had water in it at one time. Pics here: http://mysite.verizon.net/res78w95/boat/id2.html I made the P.O. run it in a tub and it seemed to work fine. He said it ran last...
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    '58 Lark swivel bracket crack: Weld or Replace?

    Hi folks. I'm in the process of getting this thing tore down to strip and paint and discovered this tonight: http://mysite.verizon.net/res78w95/boat/id2.html Is it worth looking into welding on this or should I just try to replace it? Part #377532. Thanks! Dave
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    '58 Lark Compression, Relief Valves, and calcium buildup?

    Thanks everyone for the help on the compression test. I tried cranking it with the battery, couldn't get much higher than 55 psi. So with the compression relief valves unhooked I tried turning it at the flywheel with a ratchet. Nothing better but I noticed I could still hear significant air...
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    Compression test How-To's?

    Hi folks, Any tips on exactly how to do a compression test on a '58 Lark? I checked the FAQ and couldn't find it. So do you just take a plug out, put in the tester and give it a few cranks? With or without fuel hooked up? Do you need to use the electric starter to give it a good go or is a...
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    '58 or '59 Lark cowl paint pics?

    Hi folks, I'm brand new here, just bought my first project. Don't have it home yet but I'm starting some research. I'll have the motor serial number in a few days when I get it home, but I'm wondering if anyone has a picture of a "healthy" paint job of my cowl. The link below takes you to a...
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