Lark 35

[younggun]

I am looking at a 1959 evinrude lark 35 the guy says he took the lower unit off to rebuild it but couldn't get it back together so he bought a rebuilt foot and doesn't know how to put it on. He says that it runs good it just needs the lower unit put on. He wants $400. Is this a good deal? I have a friend who is very mechanically inclined and has put several lower units on boat motors.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Lark 35

For a non runner? Too high. No matter what the seller says, you have to treat any motor that cannot be started right there for you as a non runner. If he cannot put a gearcase on, his word means little to me in all honesty. It is a 1 minute job.

 

[younggun]

Re: Lark 35

What I a good price for a non runner?

 

[boobie]

Re: Lark 35

$50 to $100..............Especially for the yr it is. And then you're taking a chance.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Lark 35

I agree. I sell non running motor that need full restore for no more than 100 bucks. Possibly more for a '57 Lark in great cosmetic condition, as the trim in mint shape is getting harder to find, but have never sold one for more than $150.

 

[lindy46]

Re: Lark 35

I bought my 1957 Lark (with tank) for $100. PO said it ran good and I took his word for it. Figured parts were worth that much. Got it home, started it right up and it ran great, but needed a clutch dog and L/U seals. Replaced the dog/seals and she still purrs like a kitten 5 years later. I haven't even cleaned the carb - every Spring I think about rebuilding the carb, but so far, she always starts right up in the test tank before launching, so I figure "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". I do feel a little guilty about not doing SOME maintenance to the motor. Oh yeah, I did put some new plugs in her!! Back to my point. I won't pay more than $100 for a non-running motor. If the seller can demonstrate it running, it may very well be worth $300-400. Always check compression and if that is good, most everything else can be fixed reasonably.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Lark 35

I have a '58 Lark electric start that Im selling that I rebuilt the ignition fully, carb clean/rebuild with new fuel lines/connectors, new fuel pump/impeller, gearcase resealed and rebuilt with fresh oil....and Im only asking $200. Not trying to advertise by any means, but just making a comparison. Some people think these motors are worth WAY more than they really are. I dont do it for a business though, just a hobby and to keep the motors around and working. Hate to see them go to the scrappers.

 

[lindy46]

Re: Lark 35

I have a '58 Lark electric start that Im selling that I rebuilt the ignition fully, carb clean/rebuild with new fuel lines/connectors, new fuel pump/impeller, gearcase resealed and rebuilt with fresh oil....and Im only asking $200. Not trying to advertise by any means, but just making a comparison. Some people think these motors are worth WAY more than they really are. I dont do it for a business though, just a hobby and to keep the motors around and working. Hate to see them go to the scrappers.

WOW! Great price High - you gotta have almost $200 in parts alone. Pretty cheap labor rate - less than $1 an hour??? Seriously though, I do the same thing - fix them up and sell them for not much more than the cost of parts. It's a fun hobby, and keeps me busy in retirement. I can actually do better fixing other people's motors or parting out the old motors, but I get a kick out of seeing them up and running again.