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    1962 evinrude lark iv wont start

    I'm trying to get my motor to fire and so far I've gotten nothing from it. I've rewired the boat and it had new coils,points and condensers installed 15 years ago with only a few times on the water and was last started 5 years ago. I had to replace the solenoid with one for a ford both are 4...
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    62 lark iv

    I got my old boat back and got motor running again. Is there suppose to be exhaust and water spray coming out of big hole on top. I replaced head on it before i got rid of it and people i got it from didnt do anything to it.
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    Would this get on plane with a 20hp

    I just bought this boat its a 14' blue star and has a mercury 200 20hp on it. My question is should this motor be able to get this up to plane with 2 adults and 2 kids weighing total of 600lbs. It has a wake with it but i feel it should be faster then it is.
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    Mercury 200 20hp wont start

    I just picked up an aluminum jon boat last weekend and guy said the motor runs and was gone thru last year. I put it in a bucket and its a no go heres what i know from messing with it today. Theres no gas going to carb as i disconnected line to carb and squeezed primer. It has spark but i think...
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    mfg sun n fun seats

    I have a 1962 mfg niagara and would like to build a set of sun n fun seats are there any plans out for them or can someone draw up some or pics of them as I don't have any seats in mine
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    1962 evinrude lark iv cylinder head bolt sequence and torque

    I have a 1962 lark iv 40hp and I'm wondering if anyone knows the bolt sequence for tightening and torque specs of bolts
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    quick head gasket question

    i have a 1962 evinrude lark iv and the head gasket was replaced 5 years ago.I have another head (old one loses compression from spark plug and has heli coil) the question is would I be able to re use this gasket or just get new one.
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    charging battery

    I have a 1962 evinrude lark iv with out a generator. I want to put a marine stereo in my boat and was wondering how I can charge battery while boating so don't get stranded. I've heard of the solar chargers would this be enough so I don't have to keep bringing battery in house to charge or could...
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    need help on cylinder head

    I have a 1962 evinrude lark iv 40 hp and am wondering if this head fits. Its a 1962 Johnson 40 hp it looks same as mine dept I don't have plug above spark plug hole or the thing sticking out to the right of...
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    1962 niagara wet foam

    I believe I have wet foam in my 1962 niagara is it ok to leave it in or can I drill 2 holes one on each side to help "dry" it out. Here's my build thread http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=540671 its on page 3 when start talking bout wet foam
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    1962 evinrude lark IV won't start

    My dad and I tried getting this old girl running yesterday with no luck. I had to run jumper cables from the starting system to the battery in my truck and it was rotating but no go. So we ended up taking carb off sprayed everything out with carb cleaner and a hole next to the float was plugged...
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    which mfg do i have????????

    i was told to come here to see what model of mfg i have, i have a thread in the restoration forum titled 'my first boat 1962 mfg' i managed to find the metal plate on the back and it has mfg on it and 1462-1395 under it. i belive the first two are the year and length but whats the 1395?:confused:
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    my first boat 1962 mfg

    hi im new to forum and am going to try to bring my grandfathers boat back to life here are some pics and questions. I am gonna put four seats in it with swivels and 13" pedestals.the motor is a 1962 evinrude lark 4 that hasnt been run in at least four years and i believe is the original motor.i...
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