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    Short Shaft outboards.

    Hello.. I want to buy a new outboard for my older 17ft runabout. It only has a short transom 15". I would like to know if anyone can recommend a new short shaft outboard..Ive looked at Honda but they only seem to do long shaft engines. I dont really want to do any fibreglass work on the...
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    1996 Mercury 40ELO outboard..

    Hello.. I have just been given a 1996 40 ELO Mercury outboard and the plug leads from the 2 spark plugs had come off the 2 respective coils... This might sound silly but does anyone know if the top coil is for the top spark plug..?.. Because both leads and caps are the same length and...
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    Ultraflex Steering to an Evinrude 40hp Lark..?

    Hello.. I want to replace the old cable steering on my runabout with a set of Ultraflex PN M66X13 that I have taken off a same model donor boat. However the 40 year old 40hp Evinrude has no method of attaching the end of the cable rod to the engine itself so it can swivel and steer Has...
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    1970 40HP evinrude Lark...Gas Mix..?

    Hello.. I need to know what gas / oil mix I should use on my Evinrude 40hp 40072A, Lark Outboard. I have been filling up at my local Marina with their own mix...and I think my engine is a bit too smokey from this Marine Gas they sell to me. Plus its way more expensive than it should...
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    cable steering on a 1970 40HP 40072 Evinrude " Lark"

    Hello again.. My little runabout is a 14ft KC Thermoglass with a nice old 40hp Evinrude Lark that I have partly restored...my problem is that the cable steering on the runabout is rubbish and keeps coming off the spiral drum behind the steering wheel...so it is not very reliable or safe...
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    Bilge pump placement..?

    Hello.. Does a bilge pump have to be in the bilge..??. My runabout has a solid floor with no holes or cutouts in it,so Iam reluctant to get out the jigsaw and cut a big hole for a bilge pump. Can I just mount the pump on the floor at the back, beneath the engine area..? Iam sure this will...
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    1970 Evinrude 40hp 40072A....running HOT..!

    Hello again.. I have checked over my impeller and it is OK...put it all back together to try it out and mainly steam comes out of the outlet opening with spurts of hot water..and then after a few minutes the engine hot light comes on.. The thermostat is opening OK but I dont think there is...
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    1969 Evinrude 55973C ...55hp

    Hello ... Someone local is selling a 1969 Evinrude 55973C..55hp outboard.. not running...is this a good project engine OR one that should be avoided...? Is it a better outboard project than a 1970 40072A .. 40hp lark... I know its a bigger CC but is it a better project than...
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    Flushing out gear box...??

    Hello.. Is it good practice to flush out the gear box when replacing the old oil..? If so which is the best product to use to flush out the gear box..? Thanks Derek Alltree BC Canada
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    1970 Evinrude 40hp 40072A...water impeller replacement

    Hello.... I have removed the lower gear case from my 1970 Evinrude Lark to replace the impeller....but I noticed that the drive shaft rotates freely and comes out, but does not turn the propeller shaft..is this normal ..? Is it because the engine was in Neutral position..? or has the gear...
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    1970 Evinrude 40hp 40072A...water impeller replacement

    Hello.. Iam trying to replace the impeller on my 1970 40072A electric shift outboard...I have got the exhaust cover off and removed the 7 bolts that hold the lower case on...but I cannot remove the lower gear case..what have I NOT done...?? its all loose but will not pull down and out...
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    Tacho,lights and radio on my ..1970 evinrude 40hp 40072A

    Hello.. Can anyone tell me where I can connect the wires for a Tachometer on my 40hp Evinrude 40072A..? I have a wiring diagram etc. Also where can I make good connections for some Navigation lights,and radio, behind the dash panel..? ie.. where can I get a supply that is from my...
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    1970 Evinrude 40hp 40072A..?

    Hello.. Iam new to boating and I have bought good KC Thermoglass 16ft runabout with a 1970 40HP "Lark" 40072A outboard that has only been used in freshwater. What does the letter "A" mean at the end of the model number..? and does this model have a generator/Alternator to power lights and a...
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