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Hello am new to outboards I have a 1957 lark 35 hp I was wound wrong if someone can help me identify the part that is located in front of the fuel bowl it’s the black cone looking there is a wire coming of it and it’s cut
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 ?
It runs slow but I think it’s due to carburetor I just bought boat motor was in 2 peace’s she fires right up it was setting for 5 years but I can’t turn her off with a key switch
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.
Well let me ask you this is it worth fixing this motor or just buy a newer used outboard since for one it’s hard to find parts and most of the mechanics in my area side they won’t touch a motor that old
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.
Look on the ----aomci------website.----There may be an old gray haired expert in your area that can help.----Also a free ----wanted ----section to help searching for parts.
The mix was 24:1 in 57.------It will run on 50:1 but it may not last as many years on the leaner mix.-----Oil / lubrication in 2 strokes is not well understood.
