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  1. lindy46

    1961 Merc 400 - Spark Plug Gap

    Well, I finally got the cowl off and checking the plugs. It has Autolite 295 plugs in it - is that correct? What is the proper gap?
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    1961 Mercury 45hp Questions

    Well, this lifetime Johnnyrude owner has gone and bought a Mercury! I know nothing about Mercs but couldn't pass up this deal. It is on a 1961 Starcraft Arrow, and it is in awesome condition. I posted a few pics, but there are more posted in the Boat Forum. Anyway, the seller said: 1. In the...
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    Look what I bought today!

    A beautiful 1961 Starcraft Arrow with a Merc 400. Boat is unbelievable - looks like new. Floors are solid, as is the transom. Hull looks perfect. Finish is shiny with nary a spider crack anywhere. All the rubber moldings are soft and flexible. Upholstery is near perfect. Seat frames wood is...
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    1956 Evinrude Lark - Ready for water!

    So here's some pics of my latest project - a "56 Lark. I ended up converting it to 12 volt. Had a 12v starter from a '58 but the bolt pattern was slightly different on it. So, had to open up the bolt holes some to get it to fit the '56 starter bracket. Worked like a charm! Got a 12v choke...
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    1956 Evinrude Lark - 6 Volt?

    I've been working on a 1956 Lark 30hp. Got the electrical in good order and carb rebuilt, lowe unit seals, and now have the wiring harness sorted out. I was just getting ready to fire her up from my 12 volt car battery and got to thinking - hmmm- I think this is a 6 volt system. Am I correct...
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    What A Find!

    Picked up two complete 1956 Evinrude Larks and a parts motor for $200! Both motors have good compression and are good candidates for restoration. One has new coils, the other has one new coil and one that needs replacement (don't know why he didn't replace both at the same time.) Also included...
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    Can you believe this?

    Check this out: http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-1958-K-O-JOHNSON-TOY-OUTBOARD-MOTOR_W0QQitemZ120448993523QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c0b51c8f3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A7%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 A toy motor going for more money than the real thing -...
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    1957 Lark Vibration

    Over the winter I put a "new" lower unit on my 35 Lark because I was having clutch dog/forward gear problems. Since then, I've had a vibration at mid-speed range. Whole pontoon vibrates, like a massaging lounge chair:). I thought maybe the old prop was out of balance, so changed it out, but...
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    Check this out - should I go get it?

    http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/1267906924.html
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    Server problems on Iboats? Really Slow

    Since yesterday, I've been having problems accessing this forum - really loading pages slow. Anyone else having problems?
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    1991 Evinrude VRO 40hp No Spark

    Why is this old school guy even trying to work on this new-fangled motor:eek: Because my neighbor asked - seems I've developed a reputation in the neighborhood and word spreads quickly. Anyway, engine stopped running - seems no spark. I checked the ignition switch and kill switch/lanyard, and...
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    1957 Lark 35hp - delayed pumping?

    Got my pontoon back in the water today with my '57 Lark on it. Over the winter, I replaced the L/U seals and water pump impeller. I noticed today that it takes 30-60 seconds before it starts pumping water after the engine is started. Once it starts pumping, it puts out plenty of water. Before I...
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    1955 5.5hp Johnson, a real puzzle

    Here's a good one - I'm about to cry "Uncle"! I have a 1955 Johnson 5.5hp and it just won't run. Compression is 65psi & 69PSI. I've replaced everything under the hood - coils, points condensers, plugs, and wires. I've rebuilt the carb, I've adjusted the synchronization. She will sputter...
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    1957 Lark - stop switch

    I have a 57 Lark 35hp. The older engines were designed to be stopped by hitting the choke button. I want to "modernize" it and use a key switch and was wondering if there is any reason why I can't connect two wires from the key switch to the cut-out switch on the side of the engine? I believe...
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    1957 Lark - removing water tube

    I have a 1957 Lark 35hp long shaft. I want to convert it to a short shaft and my problem is that I can't disconnect the water tube from the upper exhaust housing to shorten it. On the 1958's with two water tubes, it's an easy job to just pull them straight down, but this does not appear to be...
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    1958 Evinrude Lark Color Scheme

    Hi All: I'm restoring a 1958 35hp Evinrude Lark and have been unable to find any color photos or illustrations of this motor. I know the basic colors, but there are chrome strips on the sides of the cowl that have "Evinrude" embossed in them. Just wondering if anyone knows what color the...
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