Need Help

[thunnus69]

I'm new to the forum and inherited a vintage stamas (needs work). It came with a 40 HP Evinrude Lark II. I don't know the year but was wondering if someone did. The cover says 40 HP but the model number reads 35521. Anyone know what year this is and if it's worth keeping. Not sure it turns over, has electric start and feels like it has good compression. I was told it ran well years ago. How much should it cost to get it looked at and possibly running. I know these are some big questions with few details. I'm new
and would appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
Joe

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Need Help

welcome to iboats.

1960, manuals here http://www.outboardbooks.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=models.main&year=1960&ID=104668

please do not use "need help" as a title, 99 % of all post are for help. state part of the problem.

read this. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=158086

 

[steelespike]

Re: Need Help

1960 long shaft.These were good motors in their day.Routine parts are readily available.most parts can be found some at well established dealers
others at used parts dealers.They are relatively easy to work on and reliable.
It is the top of the line in 1960.It will probably be hard to find someone to work on it,probably have to find an old timer.If you have to pay someone to work on it it would be a small fortune.You might ask at the boat launch or look in the swap sheet.If you or a friend are mechanically inclined it is a straight forward operation.Look for a sticky here "waking a sleeping outboard".

 

[thunnus69]

Re: Need Help

Thanks so much for the links and advise. This may be a dumb question but the 40hp Lark II is for a 1961 16 foot runabout I'm fixing up and the shaft is about 20 to 22 inches. When mounted on the transom the prop does not extend entirely below the bottom of the boat. Correct me if I'm wrong but this is a no go proposition. Someone had mentioned cutting a few inches out of the transom to allow the motor to sit lower. In your opinion should I: 1. sell the Lark as is (not sure if it runs and how much could I expect to get??), 2. learn something by trying to work on the Lark over the winter to get it going then sell it, 3. thank my friend for the idea and start cutting out the transom after I decide the motor runs, or 4. none of the above.
Again any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Joe

 

[steelespike]

Re: Need Help

Typically a long shaft motor measures "about"20" from where it rests on the transom to the antivent plate just above the prop.A short shaft motor is "about 15".Properly sized to the boat the antivent plate would be "about"
even with the bottom of the transom.You can get a lot more for a running motor.If your mechanically inclined refurb it over the winter.Start with a compression check.It may take some looking but there are kits to lengthen the shaft.Or get her running and cleaned up sell and go for the right motor.
I definately wouldn't chop up the transom.

 

[thunnus69]

Re: Need Help

Thanks Steelespike, I wasn't too fond of the idea of chopping the transom. Since the prop does not sit completely below the bottom of the boat it seems to me (correct me if I'm wrong please) that the boat can not be powered under this configuration?? It makes sense to try to get this motor going then sell it rather than attempt to convert it to a longer shaft.

As an aside, I belong to other internet forums mostly to do with fishing and fishing rod building and contribute regularly to them as these topics are really where my expertise lie. I want to thank everyone for taking the time to reply to my thread. I'm aware of being the expert replying to less experianced people and appreciate everyone who has welcomed me to this forum. I am humbled and grateful as well.
Thanks Again,
-Joe

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Need Help

Joe if you could take a pic of the stern of the boat at eye level so we can further guide you on the setup issue.

Regarding gettting her running, she is pretty straightforward. I would definately invest in a manual though, it will be the best money ever spent. That, along with this forum, and you will have her running in no time at all.

Good luck!