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    '61 40HP Evinrude still won't run

    I have beed trying to get this old Evinrude started but all I get is an occasional backwire. Here is the work already done:<br /><br />-New coils (adjusted for clearance), wires, points (gapped at factory specs), condensers, plugs<br />-rebuilt carb<br /><br />I have noticed that the spark when...
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    '61 Old Evinrude Lark 40hp...magneto issues

    Hello All:<br /><br />I'm still trying to resolve a nostart condition on this motor. Spark still weak after replacing coils, plugs, points, condensers, wires.<br /><br />I pulled the flywheel off. With regard to flywheel magneto ignition systems what do I need to check other than the...
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    '61 Lark 3 40hp no start UPDATE!

    I just purchased a 1964 Thompson Sea Mate wooden boat fitted with the 40hp Lark 3. I've replaced the coils, points, condensers, wires, boots and plugs. I've also rebuilt the carb.<br /><br />I cannot get the engine to fire just an occasional backfire. Compression appears ok but I have not...
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