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    1963 40 hp Lark V Non-Cork Carb Float Replacement?

    Does anyone know if there a newer ethanol resistant plastic carb float available for a '63 Lark V 40 hp? The original varnished cork type was part number 375792. And these just keep giving me problems. Thanks!
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    1963 Evinrude 40hp Lark V -- float needle problems

    http://shop.evinrude.com/products/552632/Outboard__-_Carburetor_kits?p=439074
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    1963 Evinrude 40hp Lark V -- float needle problems

    Old Float vs New Float: The size and clearance difference doesn't look like much in these photos, but it's enough to spoil your day.
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    1963 Evinrude 40hp Lark V -- float needle problems

    I found no debris or dirt in the carburetor or float needle jet. I removed the needle jet and needle and clip. And I compared them with the original parts. They are not the same (see photo). Original on right. The orifice in the jet is much smaller for the original part, and its needle has...
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    1963 Evinrude 40hp Lark V -- float needle problems

    I recently did a lot of repair work on this engine, including a carb overhaul. Boat's been out 10 times. I've had three occasions where the carb started to flood, and gas poured out of the top of the carb. The first two times it was debris from a bad NOS fuel pump gasket, which deteriorated from...
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    Old steel Evinrude tanks venting question

    I have three old Evinrude steel tanks with internal bubble fuel gages that I got with my '63 Lark V. They're in good enough condition to use, but they don't seem to have tank vents, unless they were covered up with red paint by the PO. I scraped the fuel cap clean of paint, but I still don't see...
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    SOLVED: 1963 Evinrude 40hp Lark V only firing on one cylinder

    I thought I was home free today on this engine after getting the water pump working. Previously I had replaced the magnetos, points, and condensers, and plugs. The engine runs but when I pulled the plug wire on the lower cylinder, no change. Pulling the plug wire on the upper cylinder, and the...
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    SOLVED: !963 Evinrude Lark V repaired water pump not working

    After repairing the water pump I am getting almost no water to the engine head after starting the motor. I shut down immediately. I let the engine cool removed the thermostat and left the thermostat cover off, to eliminate the thermostat as the problem. I started the engine, and got almost no...
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    Minn Kota 95 Trolling motor repair questions -- loose magnets

    I have an old but little used Minn Kota 95 trolling motor. Parts are no longer available from Minn Kota for this older model. Just turning the prop by hand made a clunking sound, so I opened it up and found that the magnets had come loose and were stuck on the armature. I'd like to epoxy the...
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    1963 Evinrude Lark V: water pump rebuild kit?

    Hi thanks to all for answering my ignition questions on this motor in another thread. It's now running, but almost no water out of the upper exhaust. Now seems I need to look at the water pump and lower unit. I did happen to get a new impeller already, but no gaskets or seals. Can someone tell...
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    Flywheel Torque spec for 1963 Lark V 40hp?

    Thanks in advance for your help. I replaced coils, points, and condensers for our recently purchased 1963 Lark V, and am looking forward to getting it started for the first time in 25 years, apparently. I don't have the manual yet (on its way). What is the flywheel bolt torque spec? Thanks!
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