1965 Evinrude 40 hp. Good engine? worth it?

[skangboy54]

Good afternoon. I am new to this forum. I have been considering a boat that comes with a 1965 Evinrude Lark 7 motor. It isn't running. I love old boats, the combination is something I plan to tow behind my 1964 Studebaker Daytona. I have been trying to find information on these motors. I included some pictures. I included a picture of where the decal for the boat so maybe someone can identify the make of the boat. My questions are. 1. is this a good motor? If I were to have some work done on it to get it running would I be happy with it, or is it not worth it? 2. Can anyone identify the make and or ballpark year of the boat. Any help and opinions would be appreciated

 

[racerone]

These motors are simple and reliable.----Easy to fix yourself.------It has electric shift and that scares many folks too.-----In my opinion the electric shift is easy to figure out, very simple and reliable.----Some would argue that fact !----What is the asking price for that package ?

 

[derek4325]

Very cool motors. No experience with the electric shift personally but i have a 59 lark and i must say its the best running engine I own. I do know however that these motors with electric shift require a different lower unit lube that people tent to fail to put in and can ruin them. Also you need to make sure that your lower unit is properly sealed because you know... that whole water and electricity thing. Biggest thing i would check for upon arrival as far as the motor goes is Compression. Usually around 100psi per cylinder is a good aim. As long as both cylinders are about the same. Best of luck to you!

 

[skangboy54]

boat and motor are $300.00.

 

[interalian]

Cool project for 300 beans. Vintage boat, vintage car. Bit of a show stopper on a cruise.

 

[F_R]

That motor was OMC's bread and butter back in "The Day". Don't get scared off by the Selectric Shift. It all depends on condition. It is true that some parts for it are no longer available or very expensive. And you probably will have to do your own work on it, which I assume is your plan, or you wouldn't have a Studebaker. Hey, for $300, what do you want? You can afford to drop a few coins in it if necessary.