OMC Tech please help.. Which Rings for '62 Lark 40 hp

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Hi Gents,

I started another thread because the other was also related to another question plus new info.

I am working on a 1962 Evinride Lark IV M#35530 40 hp.

I have also posted on several boards as well as checking with a few of the suppliers I have ordered from and nothing! This is a good one for the OMC techs.

On my 1962 I have been comparing to BRP parts catalogs for 1968 models because as you know they only go back to '68 and it seems like the rest of the world only goes back to 1968 too! I wonder what happened... it's not like any Evinrudes were made before 1968 or anything!! I bet that the day that BRP sat down to upload all the old OMC data they were just overwhelmed by the sheer amount of data and had to draw the line at 1968. Also from what I have seen, OMC was always making changes, especially in late 50's and early 60's so I am figuring (and hoping) that is what happened here. Would love to hear any old OMC stories... really hated to see them go out of biz to another company just because they happened to be the first ones standing there with the cash! Anyways would also love to hear why in the heck BRP only goes back to 1968 if anyone knows.

I have an original parts manual for my 1962 (not a copy)... nearly EVERY part number is the same as the 1968 on BRP's parts catalogs so thus far it's been pretty easy.

Except for these:

My 1962 part numbers from my '62 evinrude parts manual:
Rings #378430
Pistons #378695
Block #378647(cylinder & crankcase)
OS Rings #378433
OS Piston #378697
Crankshaft #554326

1968 part numbers:
Rings #380108
Pistons #383068
Block #380253 (cylinder & crankcase)
OS Rings #380109
OS Piston #383069
Crankshaft #311356

Now, as I said nearly evey other number is the same.. all the way down to the last screw... except these! The oversize ring/piston numbers are also different as you see, as is the crankshaft.

Did OMC just change the part numbers? I can find NO cross-reference on anything so I am thinking they were changed.

You see, the issue is that I have two bad 1962 blocks (scored cylinder and no compression in one cylinder). So if anything I need to bore the bad cylinder and go oversized but same problem.

I also have a line on a good '68 block so that would allow me to order the '68 rings but I want to use my '62 pistons and crankshaft (and I also need to mount the block on my existing lowerleg (exhaust housing) and wouldn't you know, those #'s are also different 1962: #377988... 1968: #379385).

These items all appear visually identical of course.

Will my 62 pistons and 62 crank fit the 68 block and...
will the 68 rings fit my 62 pistons?

I have been able to order tons of 1968 parts and they all marry my '62 perfectly... only these hard engine parts are giving me trouble.

Any help GREATLY appreciated. I got this motor for $25 and thought I was getting a good deal but it's turned out for me replacing nearly everything!!

ALSO: Now take a look at this... the Rod for the '62 is #378541 and the '68 rod is #378275, different numbers... BUT... the rod split bearings (#378528) are the SAME... AND... the center crank split bearing (#378838).. wow, light at the end of the tunnel! I bet they'll fit and I bet they changed the numbers, anyone know?

Thanks a million All,

Shawn T
Wichita, KS

 

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Re: OMC Tech please help.. Which Rings for '62 Lark 40 hp

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