old 40 hp evinrude

[raegrammy]

I just bought a 40 HP Evinrude with the name Lark IV model #35530,can any tell about how old it is and is it a good motor? Geoff

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: old 40 hp evinrude

Rae.... The engine is a 1962 40hp Evinrude. It was an excellent engine when new. How good it might be right now remains to be seen.

 

[myles carey]

Re: old 40 hp evinrude

hey,check the compression,that really tells the story.if its bad I wouldnt put any money into it.if its good then it may have been rebuilt.fix it up and use it.I just got a 40hp 1976 running. got it in the junkyard for $50 great compression so ifixed it up,runs nice, just dont know what to do with it now! good luck