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    1957 Lark won’t idle

    The plugs are J6C. Gapped to .035. My .025 was a typo. My first marine overhaul. I traded two string trimmers for this motor. Figured it was worth putting some money into. Clean outboards in the ozarks are hard to come by. Most are stored outside with little preventative maintenance done. It is...
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    1957 Lark won’t idle

    New pistons, rings, carburetor overhaul. Check valves at intake were removed. One hole was plugged the other is used for the fuel pump. New gaskets, power head was pressure and vacuum tested with no leaks. New coils points and condensers. Points set to .020. New spark plugs set to .025. New...
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    1957 Lark won’t idle

    Thank you. Let you know the outcome.
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    1957 Lark won’t idle

    Just overhauled a 1957 Lark. Starts fine at half throttle and sounds good but it will not idle below 2800 rpm. What have I missed? I have changed the two line fuel system to a single line. I have spark on both cylinders until the engine stops. I believe it is a fuel issue. In fact I erroneously...
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    Thanks for all the great information on this forum. I need help. I have a 1957 35 hp Lark. New...

    Thanks for all the great information on this forum. I need help. I have a 1957 35 hp Lark. New pistons, rings etc. on start up it will only start at half throttle and won’t idle at all. Have synchronized several times. I am afraid to run it too much like it is because it is running@4700rpm...
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