1962 Lark 40 & hustler (photos)

kodibass · Oct 26, 2012

Got me a cpl new toys, the lark 40 is a 1962? mod # 35531-m I think the "m" designates it as a manual shift not the selectric? not sure tho as the shift lever is stuck in neutral, does it have a single water pick-up tube? & use mostly standard Ruddy 40 components, impeller, coils etc. The Hustler 75 hp supposedly has a hole in one of the pistons says the PO. The Lark pulls over and seems to have good compression & appears to be complete minus the prop. any info on either will be most appreciated. thanks' kb

rolmops · Oct 26, 2012

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Yes, it is a 1962 40 horse,but the "M" is only a batch code.

HighTrim · Oct 26, 2012

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35531 is the model number for a long shaft though. Is it still a long shaft?

It does have the double water line water pump with thermostatically controlled cooling system. Ensure the stat and pressure control valve is present when running that motor.

Does have the smaller crank, but have never had trouble personally. Does have the increased torque on the flywheel, 105 ft/lbs or that key will snap when in use.

1946Zephyr · Oct 26, 2012

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No, Chris, they discontinued the smaller crank and compression release heads after 1961. The 1962 was the first year of the larger crank and later style head.

If your gearshift is stuck in neutral, check the throttle position. You have to turn it down to get it to shift. If it's locked tight, as in STUCK, then you'll need to pull the powerhead and get it apart, so you can clean and re-lube the shaft. I had a Lark IV like that and sold it last Spring. Nice old motors and reliable.

kodibass · Oct 27, 2012

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Thanks, all was wondering do they make a manual for older evinrudes similar to the johnson 10th edition? if not what is a good one to look for? again thanks for the info.

HighTrim · Oct 27, 2012

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1946Zephyr said:
No, Chris, they discontinued the smaller crank and compression release heads after 1961. The 1962 was the first year of the larger crank and later style head.

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My mistake! I should have been in bed, lol. Thanks Zeph

rolmops · Oct 27, 2012

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kodibass said:
Thanks, all was wondering do they make a manual for older evinrudes similar to the johnson 10th edition? if not what is a good one to look for? again thanks for the info.

If you have a manual for a 1959 35 horse,you will find that these engines are very similar and apart from some different parts serial numbers,which are often interchangeable in spite of different numbers you should be fine with the earlier manuals.
If you want it as a collectors item, you should be able to get it at Cook's

1946Zephyr · Oct 27, 2012

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HighTrim said:
My mistake! I should have been in bed, lol. Thanks Zeph

Ah, it's cool Chris. We watch each other's back's.

I've slipped a time or two, also.

Yea, kodibass, those motors from '58 to '70 was all pretty much the same They had a few minor changes, through the years, like the cranks and heads and not to mention the fuel pumps. If you're mechanically inclined, a Seloc will work out just fine. Supposedly, the factory service manual gives you more info, but I haven't found a whole lot more than what Seloc provides. Anymore, I typically don't even pick up a shop manual. LOL

kodibass · Oct 28, 2012

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Thanks guys, It might be a while before I get to this one, So I'v got time to get a manual and read up on it,, just not to sure about the lower unit double water tubes and outer exhaust, this will be my first Lark

fun -fun

1946Zephyr · Oct 28, 2012

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Those old Larks are good, dependable motors. If tuned right, they'll run forever and parts are cheap and plentiful now.

rolmops · Oct 28, 2012

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1946Zephyr said:
Those old Larks are good, dependable motors. If tuned right, they'll run forever and parts are cheap and plentiful now.

All that is true,but you forgot to mention that they are very thirsty little machines.

1946Zephyr · Oct 28, 2012

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True, but not quite as thirsty as that 75 would be

You're right. You will want to take a couple tanks of fuel when you go out in it.

samo_ott · Oct 28, 2012

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I have the same '62 Lark. I like it. It's pretty quiet. And yes, it does have the double water tube. It was my first double tubed LU to change and I was a tad concerned but it was dirt easy! I changed it from a Long Shaft to a Short Shaft and now run it on my Feathercraft Ranger. I have the parts manual if you want it. If yes, PM me your email address and model.

1946Zephyr · Oct 28, 2012

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I sold my '61 and '62 earlier this year, but I still have my '58. It was actually the nicest one of the three. I still have two other 35's as well. My '59 Lone Star has the '59 RDSL-21B on it and I have a nice '57 Big Twin on my motor rack. Those two that I sold were nice runners and went to good use.

kodibass · Oct 31, 2012

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Like I said I will be a bit before i get to it, as I have 2 rebuilds in front of the lark, the one I'm doing right now is a 1954 auqusonic 25
but I will at least be able to give her a f.a.c.t.s check this week end, and i to agree the are very handsom motors

1946Zephyr · Oct 31, 2012

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1954 Auquasonic would be a cool project. A good one to totally restore.

yorab · Oct 31, 2012

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Hmmm...I've never heard of the Hustler. What years were they made? What sets them apart from the other 75hp models?

kodibass · Nov 1, 2012

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I'm not sure on the hustler myself, I looked a bit on the net-utube and I think this might have been a boat-package deal? I was wondering the same as what the differences are from a 70, cause if I need to get a power head, piston or other parts the 70's are much easier to come by, I do like the look of it as far as the paint & decals.

HighTrim · Nov 1, 2012

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The Hustler was a marketing approach for Evinrude in '74. They introduced a three engine line of sport outboards designed for high performance boating and family class racing. The trio of muscle motors included the 135 hp Strangler, the 70 hp Hustler and the 50 hp Sizzler.

kodibass · Nov 2, 2012

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Thanks' Hightrim, do you know if the block and pistons are the same as a 70 hp of about the same year?

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