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    Fuel Filter?

    On a '61 40 hp Lark lll, how full should the glass fuel filter stay while idling?
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    '61 Lark lll

    I just replaced the impeller and thermostat in a 1961 40 hp lark.I Have not ran it in almost a month. After impeller replacement she started up and water flowed fine, although it smoked quite a bit more than it did last time I ran it, could this be from some of the gas evaporating and making a...
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    Lower unit removal?

    I have a 1961 40 hp Lark lll. I am trying to remove the lower unit, I have taken out the bottom screw behind the 1"x2" plate and the 6 bolts holding it on. It seems to be stuck. Do I need to have it in gear or am I missing something. I tried giving it a few taps with a rubber mallet but it...
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    Part #???????

    Does anybody have the part # for the lower unit drain & vent screw washers? My old ones were nylon. 1961 40 hp evinrude model # 35525.
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    Lower unit drain hole washer???

    Where can I find the little washers for the drain plugs on my old evinrude lower unit, model #: 35525. Thanks in advance.
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    Repair manual?

    I am looking to purchase a repair manual and was wondering what the difference between a repair and service manual is. I am fairly mechanically inclined but have never worked on outboards before. I am trying to replace the water pump on an old 40 horse Lark lll.
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    Fuel line disconnect?

    Is it necessary to have the quick disconnect fittings on both sides of the main fuel line?
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    Lark water pump?

    I have a 1961 Lark 40 hp. I was wondering how to tell if it is overheating, also how much water should be coming out the hole in the rear at idle. Thanks in advance.
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    fuel/oil mixture

    I have a 1961 Lark lll 40 hp. I have been told 4 different oil ratios for it. Is it 24:1, 32:1, 40:1, or 50:1. The most knowledgable person I asked said 32:1.
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    trailer lights?

    I just purchased new lights for my trailer that came with everything but the converter. I installed a converter, wired everything up and it all worked until the headlights were on, then nothing would work, but if I turn the headlights off everything works fine. All the grounds are good, what am...
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    Lower unit lube?

    I have a 1961 40 hp lark lll, I drained the lower unit lube and was wondering how much lube it holds and the best way to fill it. Also what color should the old lube be, it was not milky, it was dark brown-black and smelled a little burnt.
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    unknown wires?

    I have a 1961 40 hp Lark lll with elec. start. Inside the top cover, where the wires from the power box enter the engine are two wires (1-yellow,1-green), that are not connected to anything and are tapped off on the end. What are they for, and are they important? Thanks in advance.
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    What engine do I have?

    I just purchased a 1965 Starcraft with a Evinrude Lark lll, model #: 35525, serial #: 08339. I was wondering what year and horsepower it is? Also, above the carb. opening is some type of mixture adjustment, how do I make sure it is set correctly. And is the gas/oil ratio 24:1 or 50:1? Thanks in...
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