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    1971 Evinrude Lark with selectric shift, replace ignition switch help required

    I am coming to the completion of this project got all the electrical cleaned up then found I have a misbehaving ignition switch, turned to acc (On) nothing happens when testing for power, turn to start and engine turns over and when key returns to "ON" position I have power at choke and shift...
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    1971 Lark 50 HP wiring

    OK while rewiring my motor I have kind of hit a brick wall and need someone to verify some connections, I have the proper service manual and page 4-7 shows the terminal block and CDI wiring connections, I have attached a picture of that page for reference, here is my problem: 1. No indication...
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    1972 Evinrude Lark service bulliten for exhaust cover temp switch

    I am re-assembling my motor after complete tear-down over the winter, and remember reading that the exhaust cover temp switch (which is one of the items I replaced with a new unit lol) on this motor causes the choke to engage or disengage when it wasn't supposed to, I know there was a service...
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    1972 Evinrude Lark in process restoration service manual instructions

    Restoring a 1972 Evinrude Lark 50 HP and would appreciate some help with service manual instructions: 1. Lower Unit: Pull at propeller shaft to overcome reverse lock (standard length) ? . ? ? ? ? . . . . . ? . . . . 700-800 lbs. (What does this mean and how do I do it?) 2. Service manual does...
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    1971 Evinrude 50 HP Lark 50172S Power Pack

    Trying to bench test my CDI (Power Pack) before I install it on my motor is there a procedure that outlines this, I have the CDI troubleshoot guide from CDI.com but this is an on motor test and my motor isn't fully assembled yet, waiting on some gaskets for exhaust housing to arrive, the...
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    Replacing head 1971 Evinrude Lark 50 HP

    I had to replace the temp switch in the head because it shorted out and I had a spare from the previous owner of this motor so I decided to also remove the head to get a good look inside the cylinders at the walls, pistons and combustion chamber on the head, what I found wasn't what I expected...
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    1971 evinrude Lark 50 HP re-assembly need help

    OK as stated I need some help putting my Lark back together, I had to remove the inner and outer exhaust covers to repair a bad temp switch, all is well now and I am ready to re-assemble the motor however I noticed there are three different length bolts to deal with and absolutely no indication...
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    Need advice 1972 evinrude lark 50 hp

    No Title Here are some pics if the pistons as seen through the exhaust ports, everything looks good to me what for you think.
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    Need advice 1972 evinrude lark 50 hp

    Ok long story short I had to do some repair to my outboard, was given to me for free and ran but electronics were not working, had to pull power head due to some broken off bolts on exhaust cover and decided to pull head and take a peek, found both pistons in very good cosmetic condition...
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    1971 Evenrude Lark 50 HP Temp Switch

    My 1971 Lark runs like a top, however when I turn on the key the temp warning buzzer sounds every time, new inpeller and telltale added so I know it's getting water flow, I have disconnected the wire to the temp switch for now but would like to fix this problem, the switch is marked...
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    1971 Evinrude Lark 50 HP continuous warning buzzer

    Hey guys need some help her, first some background, this motor has been in storage for approx 12 years in a heated and dry garage. I have removed the carbs and cleaned them (wow they were a mess, bottom of bowls were like syrup), anyway got motor to start and run but warning buzzer comes on as...
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    14' Arkansas Traveler Comet Project

    Re: 14' Arkansas Traveler Comet Project OK finally got some time to work on the boat, started with the motor, got it out of storage, remember it hasn't run in almost 12 years. Was sprayed with storage oil and cylinders were filled with oil before she was laid up. Motor turns over easily by hand...
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    14' Arkansas Traveler Comet Project

    Re: 14' Arkansas Traveler Comet Project I have the windshield frame and the old windshield as basic template for curves, it's broken in three pieces partly due to weather and partly due to local kids playing captain hook in the boat over the years. I have worked with lexan before making side...
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    14' Arkansas Traveler Comet Project

    Hello all, I recently was given a small boat by my uncle, it has some badges and labels identifying it as a Traveler Comet and is 14' long, has a 50 HP Evenrude motor included. This was another uncles boat that passed away 12 years ago and the boat was left to the uncle who gave it to me, it has...
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