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    HELP! Can I use '68 OS piston for '62 rebore?

    Hi Guys, I am working on a '62 Evinrude Lark 35530 40hp. Have a bad cylinder and need to rebore it. The original oversize cylinder for that motor (#378697) is NOT AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD that I have found, not on ebay, not anywhere. The '68 piston is a little bit more available and...
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    OMC Tech please help.. Which Rings for '62 Lark 40 hp

    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...
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    OMC Tech Please Help... Which Rings for '62 Lark 40hp Outboard

    Hi Gents, This is an outboard question.. I have had no luck at Evinrude/Johnson board and was hoping somoene over here could help. 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...
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    Sleeve & Rings Only? Which Rings??

    I am working on a '62 40hp evinrude. I finally got compression up to a strong 90 on the top and a weak 30 on the bottom... bottom cylinder wall is gouged almost all the way around! I am thinking leave the top alone since it's smooth with great compression. Can I resleeve bottom cylinder and...
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    RUN (dont walk) from ****.net. How to order from iboats

    This probably goes without saying but anyone who is considering *****.net for parts, think again! Granted they have some good prices but that's just text! Long Story Short: They took my order WITHOUT having parts in stock. They kept sending me "updates" 2 or 3 times per day all saying the...
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    Rusted Block

    Morning Gents, I'm the type of guy who HATES to throw anything away (look for me so join the next season of hoarders!)... I always like to think there is a fix. In evaluating some powerheads, I have one that was locked up. After pulling head and crankcase cover I seen that there was a busted...
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    No Compression in either Cylinder??

    Morning Gents, Whew, I must be doing something wrong but I'm trying to ck compression on a '62 40hp evinrude. I have the powerhead on the bench. I cannot warm up but from what I've seen that should not make too much difference. I installed head w/ old gasket as to not use a new one but it's...
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    Compression Bench Test?

    :confused: Re: 1962 40 hp Evinrude Hi, I have removed powerhead (to repair clevis and bent shift shaft and already had cylinder head off as well to have machined). I had noticed pistons seemed pretty loose. After a few replys and looking around I found that they are pretty loose as a rule, but...
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    1962 40 hp powerhead: pistons loose

    :eek: Hello Everyone. Hopefully some of you have probably seen this before or know about it. In performing a variety of repairs I have removed powerhead and cylinder head. I had the PH on the bench with the top of the pistons exposed and noticed that the pistons are pretty darn loose! I mean I...
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    Shift Lever Shaft and Drive Shaft Housing

    Hi, This is my first thread. Any insight into my problem is much appreciated. I have searched the site for info on this. I am working on a '62 35530 Evinrude 40 hp. I got it for $25... BUT I already had to replace lower unit as it was stored in the mud outside and was rusted. The shift...
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