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    Driveshaft Gear Rotational Torque

    What manual.---6.5 inch lbs is barely finger tight.
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    1957 Eveirude Lark 35hp

    Your location ?-----I can not decide whether it is worth fixing for you.----Those 57 Larks are definitely worth saving if there is sentimental value to you.
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    IDLE Adjustment

    Post the compression numbers.----No need to open throttle plates for this testing.
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    1957 Eveirude Lark 35hp

    I would start with a compression test.-----And removal of bypass covers to inspect pistons / rings / look for loose bearings.-----You may not , but I hear noises that can not be fixed with a carburetor rebuild.
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    1957 Eveirude Lark 35hp

    Yes it is running,-----Sounds awful !
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    1957 Eveirude Lark 35hp

    Likely the motor is running on just 1 cylinder.----Check for spark that will jump a gap of 1/4" or more.
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    Cowl seal

    google-------nymarine decals-----Will get you on a parts site.------New material available in black or white.-----Canadian funds.
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    Famous shift shaft

    What motor ?---- think you need to stop and listen.--------When you put control in FORWARD the prop will turn clockwise looking at the prop from behind the boat.
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    1957 Eveirude Lark 35hp

    That is the cut out switch.------Shuts one cylinder down in case of high vacuum ( run away ) condition.-----Rarely causes any problems.----What is your motor doing / not doing ?
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    Primer solenoid without vro

    Nonsense.----Find another mechanic !------The primer valve is not part of the VRO pump.-----Your location ?
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    1995 Johnson 40 hp

    If seals have 25 seasons on them, then put a seal kit in.
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    Part I’m looking for.

    Are there 5 of them on your motor ??-------Joint-Choke lever.----661-41262-02-00 is the part # I think.----Get 5 of them.
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    Time for a ‘new’ boat?

    Find the u-tube videos on the -----Haulover inlet----Lots of big / outboard center consoles to see and how they handle the water.
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    Primer solenoid without vro

    The primer is NOT PART of the VRO at all.-----That primer is a wonderful item used from about 1980 on 9.9 model electric start that does not even have a VRO. ---And motors up the 300 HP and everything in between.----Go back to that shop and have them install the primer again.----And find a...
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    Re-use exhaust housing gaskets?

    Well----You doubt the advice here.------But look at the 1968 model 85 HP and 65 HP.------Essentially the same motors as you have and the gasket is not shown on them.----Not even needed !!!
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    Power pack or stator???

    Yes ,----If you get a good deal you might change them.----If that is not the issue you will have some good spares for next time !!
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    1995 Johnson 40 hp

    I consider those gearcases to be less than robust.-----Tear it apart.----Inspect gears.---Replace pinion bearing.------Install a seal kit.-------Pressure test at 5 to 10 PSI.
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    Johnson 1999 Cold starting issue

    Yes put a new rectifier on it.
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    Prop slip and cavitation.

    The pitting is from cavitation.----What pitch was the prop on the motor ?-----What pitch is the new prop ?----What RPM is the motor running at ?
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    Re-use exhaust housing gaskets?

    If it is 305312 then I would re-use it.-------That gasket does not do much of anything anyway.
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