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    electrical and tilt lock: 1968 mercury 200

    The 68 model likely had no room under the flywheel for a charging coil.----
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    Lapping flywheel

    ???----You might need a dial indicator to see how much it moves down when tightening the nut !
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    Year of this engine, is it a Lark 10??

    And if the lark does not have the generator you will need to find one and install , commission it on this Lark.-----The electromagnet in the gearcase draw constant power when in gear.
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    Year of this engine, is it a Lark 10??

    Plain as can be !----The belt driven generator is mounted on the port side.-----Looks much like the starter on the starboard side.---Post a picture of this lark showing the carburetor , starter and generator.
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    Year of this engine, is it a Lark 10??

    So did the young lady come with the motor to give the operator instructions ? ?
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    Lapping flywheel

    That should work.---Assemble it clean and dry.----On occasion I have seen some folks use grease on the tapers.-----I assume the thinking is that it will make it easier to pull off.-----Totally wrong thinking !
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    charging system 1982 thompsom

    The ----Sierra ---Marine parts catalogue has it.-----List at around $1000 or so.------Find a used one on E-bay ???----Any shop that scraps boats as well.
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    Lapping flywheel

    Sorry mate-----The crankshaft fits on the taper.-----When you tighten the nut the flywheel is pushed down and " stretches " over the crank taper.-----The 2 are now locked together.----The locking fit drives the flywheel.----The key only lines it up for proper timing.----Yes that is the way it...
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    1992 70hp Johnson - electrical issue with Trim and Start and gear shaft position fail

    Set at 21-23/ 32"
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    Year of this engine, is it a Lark 10??

    Lark was the model designation for the deluxe and electric shift models.
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    1992 70hp Johnson - electrical issue with Trim and Start and gear shaft position fail

    Stop.----The shift rod has to be set to a specific length.-----So you need to remove lower unit again to adjust / set that.---ASk for dimension if you can not find it..-------Does the fitting for the tell tale hose come off the side of the engine ?----Or off the top of the block per a 1994...
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    Year of this engine, is it a Lark 10??

    The model # shown makes it a 1968 model.----The electric shift models left the factory with the 10 mp generator.-----That generator was optional for the big twin model.
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    charging system 1982 thompsom

    There were issues with them.-----Many were converted with a kit with a conventional belt driven alternator.
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    '88 Force 15 "Where's the thermostat?"

    The second picture appears to show where it should be.----But folks have been known to leave them out.----Agreed it needs a new impeller after sitting all these years.
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    Outboard engine on odd shaped transom

    There may be a significant expense in haulout / yard / mechanic service fees.-----
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    charging system 1982 thompsom

    Perhaps a Mercruiser with the 470 or similar.--Charging system under flywheel.
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    Starboard cylinders overheating, but no thermostat installed

    So it sounds like the previous owner had issues.----Then put that horn in the control box out of service.-----Do the compression test before spending any more beer tokens on the motor.-----The cylinder head needs to come off to replace the diverters..---Just 10 bolts using a 1/2" socket I think.
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    Lapping flywheel

    How about pictures with compound cleaned off.
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    650 Mercury Identification help

    Easy to identify if you post a picture.----Perhaps on a new thread !
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    1984 starcraft islander

    Likely a good idea to pull it out for inspection / leak test.
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