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  1. Grandpa Mike

    Old Evinrude magneto and points question

    1950 Evinrude Lark ll 40hp. I'm wondering about the primary wires molded into the coils of old Evinrude magneto systems. This is a joint project with my son who is a great mechanic in his own right but has never even seen a point-set on an ignition system before. I started wrenching at a...
  2. Grandpa Mike

    1960 Evinrude Vacuum cut-out switch

    I have done my homework and read what "sticky's" I could find re: the cut-out switch. I'm somewhat disappointed that even on a general internet search, I can't find much on old outboard cut-out switch systems and operation. Ours is a 1960 Evinrude Lark ll, 40 hp. On the port side of the...
  3. Grandpa Mike

    Home Brewed Carburetor Cleaner ?

    Living here in the land of the whispering bushes, California...can be damned frustrating at times for a mid-western mechanic. I bought a gallon of carb-dip last week to soak an old carburetor in. It was "Berryman" brand from Autozone. Not only was it 30 bucks, it didn't even include a metal...
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    I need some info on the cooling circuit, 1960 40hp Evinrude

    My son and I are resurrecting and oldie and I have some concerns about the engine cooling. I was browsing the forum and came upon reply from HighTrim re: another cooling system issue about water output. He suggested to the OP that his motor may have blown an impeller and blowing out the...
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    Old 40 hp Evinrude with a "slight" miss throughout the RPM range

    I'm gonna take a wild stab at it and say I think we found the problem. And if this isn't bad enough, my son told me that when he removed the first coil,...the plug wire stayed where it was. Apparently no longer attached to the coil but sort-of laying against it. I really cant believe this 53...
  6. Grandpa Mike

    California registration fees

    I just wondered if someone could explain these fees to me. Like most things in this damn state...this makes no sense at all. (like a 45 dollar resident fishing license) My son and I both have boats that need new owner registration this year. This is what the DMV website lists under vessel...
  7. Grandpa Mike

    I just bought a 1976 Evinrude 15 hp, boat and extra tanks. Too much?

    Since my son and I got involved in restoring his 1960 Marc Boroda & 40 hp Evinrude twin...I've been eating, sleeping and dreaming boats, motors and fishing. I found an ad and responded to it for a '76 Evinrude 15hp, 13 foot aluminum V-hull and extra fuel tanks. The whole enchilada for 175.00...
  8. Grandpa Mike

    Plug wires, where to find solid copper-core wires?

    1960 40 hp Evinrude Lark ll..........In an earlier thread I spoke about how well the old boy responded to some TLC and rebuilt drive unit & water pump. Also how difficult it has been to get the flywheel off. We have new point-sets, condensers and 2 new coils. I don't have plug wires. Doing a...
  9. Grandpa Mike

    1960 Evinrude 40hp Lark ll, help with the flywheel

    Well, we (my son and I) got the old beast resurrected. We started with an overhaul at the bottom end, new seals, and cleaning of the gear box. The bearings are good. No scratches, pitting and cages nice and tight. Buttoned it up with nice clean gear oil. Cleaned it all, resealed it and...
  10. Grandpa Mike

    New, used seats?

    On an old 1961 14 ft. runabout restoration, my son and I need some seats. I was first thinking about weight and then what might be candidates for a re-upholstery job. This boat has no front seats. Old Ford Bronco or Jeep buckets? Something simple, comfortable and fairly inexpensive. Any...
  11. Grandpa Mike

    1961 14ft. American MARC Baroda restoration, cleaning the hull & interior

    My son and I are restoring this boat. For a old fiberglass runabout, it seems to be in great condition for it's age. I had some questions about cleaning the hull and interior. We do intend to re-paint this boat once stripped and cleaned. I have some concerns about moving it around to be...
  12. Grandpa Mike

    Is there a significant difference in new vs. a 53 year old prop?

    I'm helping my son restore an old boat and motor. Though I have 40 years "under the hood" turning a wrench or two, when it comes to all things marine, I'm asking you guys, so...thanks. The outboard is a 1960 40 hp Evinrude Lark ll. I hadn't considered it before but would a new, 2013 propeller...
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