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    Carb Adjust Revisit? Evinrude 4 hp (1983)

    Good Morning, I guess I am just cursed b/c I can never get my motors running smooth. My last motor was an old Lark 40hp and I rebuilt the whole thing and it never ran right... now I am working on a 1983 Evinrude 4hp (M# E4BRHCTA); I just can't seem to find that "sweet spot".. it keeps jerking...
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    Evinrude '83 4hp EXHAUST MANF. HOT AS HECK

    Re: Evinrude '83 4hp EXHAUST MANF. HOT AS HECK Here's the pic, I got the little piece of plastic laying there & I circled it.
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    Evinrude '83 4hp EXHAUST MANF. HOT AS HECK

    Good Morning, It's been awhile since I have been here since I bought a sailboat... but I see there is a "sailing" forum here so I'm gonna have to check that out! I am working on a 1983 Evinrude 4hp (yacht twin) M# E4BRHCTA.. not a bad little motor, it pushes my 1500lb sailboat ('74 Laguna...
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    Wiring Cover (from motor to splashwell) What To Use?

    Hello, Just wondering if anyone had any input on what to use to cover the wiring from the side of the motor to the splashwell. I typically see a black rubber sheath cover (that splits from time to time) to keep water out. I was thinking about using some automotive fuel or heater hose... or...
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    1971 vs 1972 JE Lower Unit Interchange

    Good Morning! Working on an 1971 85hp Johnson that needs a lower unit. I have an extra 1972 lower unit. The part numbers are different yet they look exactly the same, match up and have alot of the same part numbers (although the actual lower unit part #'s are different). I talked to a couple...
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    New Source for Fiberglass Resin?

    Good Morning, Ordered polyester Layup resin and Gelcoat from US Composites last year and it has went WAY UP! Anyone know of a good alternative source for low cost resin? Thanks Shawn T Wichita KS
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    Rod Bolts (Locktite)

    Hello out there... Well now that football season is over it's time to fire up boating season! I always say there are 2 seasons, football and boating! Last year I rebuilt a 40hp lark (1962 model) 2 cylinder. When I re-assembled I DID NOT use locktite on the rod bolt... I did indeed torque to...
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    Mysterious Clunk - 40hp rude

    Hello, This topic got mixed in with a prop thread so I wanted to start a new one since it's a totally different issue. I am running a '62 lark IV 40 hp. Take a look at this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkMpGRl2Pas). You will notice a clunk at 16 seconds (right before I say "allright"...
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    Which Prop? 40 hp Evinrude

    Running '62 evinrude 40hp. My head is swimming and I am in a daze with all the prop and pitch information. The problem: runs good at low speeds but at WOT it REALLY jumps in rpm's with ALOT less thrust. It feels like a spun hub but I have tried 3 props that are all alike and it does the same...
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    Where does this Cable Clamp go?

    Morning, Does anyone know where this clamp goes (on the motor or the boat?)? Thanks Shawn T
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    Rotary Steering - Clean & Service?

    Hi, I posted this is restorations and no one answered so I thought maybe it was in the wrong category. I picked up a used rotary steering box with cable. The grease on the cable is pretty black. Can I open the box to clean and re-grease?? I have not worked with this box before (it looks like...
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    Rotary Steering - Clean & Service

    Morning! I picked up a used rotary steering box w/ cable. The grease on the cable is pretty black... can I pop open the back and clean and re-grease it without stuff flying out at me?? Thanks Shawn T Wichita, KS
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    Is there a timing procedure for 62 rude 40hp?

    Hi, Working on a '62 evinrude lark 40 hp. I have seen conflicting stories on timing. Some say set points to .20 and thats it. Others say that there is a special tool for timing... I also have a 30 yr OMC mechanic that I got lucky and stumbled across and he says points are it. I just want it...
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    Oil/Gas Mix 1962 'rude 40hp

    Hi, Hope no one minds this question (I searched the forum for 24-1 and 24:1 and 24 to 1 and came up with nothing, I figured I would find something... might not have searched right or something). My '62 evinrude lark 40hp says 24:1 oil mix in every book. I got real lucky and stumbled across a...
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    Hose Diagram Evinrude 40hp PLEASE

    Hi, I am working on a 1962 Evinrude Lark 40 hp (M#35530). I had it tore down for an "overhaul" and although I marked the hoses the markings faded and I am now skeeroood! I have a wiring diagram but desperately need hose diagram. These motors are pretty much the same for late 50's well into...
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