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    '65 Merc 1000 Just Quit at WOT - Ideas?

    On the way back from a full day of boating (a mix of idling and running on plane) we were going at WOT when the motor just quit. It was as if someone just turned off the key. We limped back to the dock with the trolling motor, as it just would not start again. In the driveway I find it...
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    Need Airguide Model #651 Transmitter Unit

    Hello All, I have an older 1965 - 6 cyl Merc 1000 (100 HP) that came with an Airguide Model #651 Tach. Unfortunately it does not have the little black box "Transmitter" that's required. I'm wondering if anyone here might have one laying around unused somewhere that they would be willing to part...
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    Motor Weight? - 1965 Merc 100 HP

    I'm about to take ownership on a 1965 Merc 1000 (100 HP), along with the same year Glasspar Seafair Sedan 18'. The designed weight of the boat is around 950 lbs. I'm trying to get an idea as to the whole rig's towing weight. I did download the Merc Manual from this web site's "sticky" page, but...
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    1965 Merc 1000 (100 hp) - Thoughts?

    Hey guys, I gonna pull the trigger and will be picking up a 1965 Glasspar Seafair Sedan as my newest restoration project. The boat comes with a 1965 Merc 1000 (100 hp). All of my previous experience is with much smaller Evinrudes. I'd be interested to hear any thoughts you may have on older...
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    RPM's drop at hi speed for 3-5 seconds

    Posted this on the Antique Forum as well. (Sorry if that's considered double-dipping) I've got a '61 Evinrude 40hp Lark that has run great 'till last night. After it was warmed up, at hi speed, every 30 seconds or so the RPM's would kinda drop for maybe 3-5 seconds, and then come back. Sounded...
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    '61 Evinrude 40 HP Lark III - Starter Hesitates

    When I turn the key to start up, the starter kind of "hesitates". Almost sounds like a car starter when it's really cold out. It goes "rrrrugh, rrrugh" really slow for two or three times, and then turns over real good. I don't think it's the battery, as that's got a full charge. The main pos...
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    '61 Evinrude Lark III Wiring Harness - Replace or Repair

    The wirng harness cables that go from the motor to the solenoid box have very freyed connectors at the box end, and there are several smaller wires going to the motor head with poor splices. But, I also have a 40 hp Johnson "parts motor" with a very good harness. I was thinking of swapping the...
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    Need Photo or Color - Older Evinrude Solenoid Cover

    I have a '61 Evinrude Lark III - 40 hp with electric start that I'm restoring. I have the decal for the Solenoid Box cover, and I'd like to paint the box before I apply it. Anyone have a picture of one? Or, can you tell me the color of the cover? I don't think it was originally "white", but...
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    Quiet Motor - Cowl Foam Options

    I read the previous post with interest! Got me thinking, my Lark III is missing a bunch of foam in the cowl. Any hands on experience or suggestions about what specific stuff to use for replacement material? Or what to avoid? Thanks!
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    Cowl Trim Piece Needed - 40 HP 'Rude Lark III

    Looking for the Chrome trim piece that runs horizontally on both sides of the Cowl of the Lark III from 1961. Kinda looks like wings. I have an old photo below that shows what I'm looking for if you can make it out. I'll be in Tomahawk, but not 'till Sat. AM. If anyone has a pair please let...
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    Wal Mart 2 Cycle Oil - Any Good?

    Wal Mart has 2 Cycle Oil for about $10 per gallon. It says it's TWC 3. Any experience or thoughts about it? About 1/2 the cost of the brand name stuff.
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    TCW - II Oil? Safe for '61 Evinrude Lark 40 HP?

    A buddy had 5 quarts of 2-cycle oil sitting in his garage for - Well who knows how long. When he heard that I had my new toy he came by and dropped it off for me. It is labeled as TCW - II. My question is, is the stuff safe to use in my old motor? I'd think so, since it is certainly newer than...
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    '61 Lark III 40 HP - LU to Exhaust Tube Gasket?

    After dropping the lower unit to check the condition of the impeller, I noticed there is no gasket at the top of the lower unit where it bolts to the exhaust tube. I've got an original service manual for this motor, and it shows nothing there either. This seems rather odd to me. Should I run a...
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    Spaghetti Seal Install - '61 Evinrude Lark 40 HP

    Being a novice with Clutch Dog and FWD Gear problems I was lucky enough to find a guy locally that could help me replace these items with parts from a "parts motor" I picked up. He got everything swapped out and the motor runs fine now with no slipping. GREAT! But when we put it back together...
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