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    Running my outboards with ear muffs?

    Is it possible when it will be time to winterize my outboards in a few weeks to run them out of the lake especially my Evinrude 40 HP Lark8? Which model I need, some doesn't work for these outboard? My other outboard is a 1981 Sea Horse Jonhson 4,5. I know that we can't run them very fast, you...
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    rings project on small outboard

    I have remove the powerhead of my Evinrude 4,5HP, I got a Johnson 4,5 HP now and has 100-105 PSI on both cylinders. That 4,5 Evinrude had 50 PSI on the top and 70 on the bottom cylinder. Engine was overheating even if the water was coming out well fromm pee hole. It was running not bad the first...
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    Problem with carb?? Evinrude Lark8 '66

    I doubt it is a carb problem but the part on the side that holds up to it always gets loose. It's right beside the starter to. The bolts aren't holdiing anymore, there stripped. What is this for exactly? If I remove it, what it will do? My 40HP Lark 8 still runs like a champ for a 44 years old...
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    Should I De-carb my 40HP Lark for maintenance?

    My 1966 Lark VIII runs very good for a 44 years old outboard. Should I de-carb it to clean it? Compression was arround 105-110 PSI on both cylinders before the season.
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    Fix it or replace it?

    I have recently talked here about my kicker outboard. It's a 1984 4.5 Evinrude. I have read on both cylinder 75 PSI and it seems ok according to you guys. Haven't ask to a dealer yet but I will eventually. The problem is that after 10-15 minutes running, it starts to smoke more when I give...
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    Piston rings replacement project on my 4.5 HP

    Have a tired Evinrude 4.5HP, compression is between 60-70 PSI on both cylinders and it burns way to much gas. It smokes and over smells and it is not fun at all while fishing. I cleaned the carb, did a decarb job, replace spark plugs and not much changed for compression so I am pretty sure that...
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    Poor compression on my kicker

    I've checked the compression on my small Evinrude 4,5 HP Kicker and I read only 70-75 PSI per cylinders after 3-4 cranks. It is really low. Used to have a 2HP and it had 120 PSI in the cylinder. Even my good old Lark VIII 40HP '66 has 110 on both cylinders and runs A1. I have a felling this...
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    Evinrude 4.5 HP runs too rich

    Have a Evinrude 4.5 HP 1984 that smokes alot even at WOT. Sometimes it's hard to start it when it's hot. The motor idles well and runs ok besides from that. I've changed the spark plugs for new Champion QL77JC4 and it still hard to start sometimes. For the gas and oil ratio, I put 16 onces of...
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    Mid speed range problems?? Evinrude Lark 40 HP '66

    I have an old fiberglass 14' Crestliner boat (restored) with a 1966 Evinrude Lark VIII selectric in very good running condition. It pushes my boat at 29-30 MPH with a 11.5 pitch propeller. But I have a little problem, it's hard to keep a medium speed range like 15-20 mph. It will work well at...
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    Merc 200 (20 HP) Shifting positions problems

    I have a 1976 or 77 Merc 200 Thunderbolt ignition and it won't go in reverse anymore. Something must have move in the lower unit, my neutral position is in reverse. I have 2 positions for forwoad, N and F. Anybody have a solution to the problems. It is a basic hand tiller controled and pull...
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    Very little water comin' out from pee hole

    Today, I've fired up my 1966 Lark VIII to see if everything was ok with the recently water pump impeller replacement. I had to turn off very fast my engine, it was hot at the head right beside the spark plugs. Not long after I shut the engine off, but return the key in ON position, I found out...
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    Compression test results: Good or bad?

    I did a compression test on my old Evinrude Lark VIII '68. Here are the results: Top cylinder: 107 Bottom: 100 I wonder if my outboard is still in decent shape for this age? I will start it up in a big barrel very soon. It is still a little cool here to go boating.
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    Operate a '66 Evinrude Lark with no generator??

    I have done the water pump impeller job this weekend and while checking a few things on the engine, I found out that my generator is disconnected. No belt and no pulley on the generator!!:mad: I've checked on Ebay, Iboats or any boat part online page and it's either NLA or way overprice. I...
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    Merc 200 (20HP) Do not shift in reverse anymore

    I have a Mercury 20HP 1975 (serial#: 4375175) and it doesn't shift in reverse anymore. In fact since that happened, the neutral position is in reverse position. Any ideas what it could be? Major lower unit problem? The motor received a new switch box, new coils and a new 9X9 propeller last...
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    How to replace water pump impeller on selectric shift?

    I received my new water pump impeller for my 1966 LarkVIII 40 HP.:) I think because it's a selectric shift there are a few wires to disconnect when removing the lower unit. But I don't know which ones? Also what are the bolts and screws I got to remove on the lower unit? It is a bit confusing...
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    Evinrude 40HP '66 impeller?

    I have a vintage Lark VIII 1966 40 HP with selectric shift on my 14' boat and before the boating/fishing season, I'd like to replace the water impeller to prevent overheat. I don't know the last time it has been replaced since I bought the boat last fall. But I wonder if it's a hard job to do...
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    Evinrude Lark VIII '66 Selectric shift

    This past fall, in late october, I purchased a old Crestliner fiberglass 14' with a 1966 Evinrude Lark VIII Selectric shift. (40 HP) I tested it on water before purchasing it and everything was running ok. Since I live up north, I changed the oil from the lower gearcase for storage season...
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    propeller for mercury 20 HP 1976

    I have a mercury 20 HP (Merc.200) 1976 and I need a new propeller, it came off. I've had a 9X9 but my motor was turning very very fast at full throttle. Did'nt give more speed between ? to full. I'm looking for a 11 pitch 3 blades propeller. I need a propeller with 8 splines. Many of them are...
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