TOPIC: 1961 Evinrude Lark 40 modifications

1961 Evinrude Lark 40 modifications 14 years 4 months ago #39415

G3Ben Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 34 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 0	Hi all, A friend of mine has an original, 1961 Evinrude Lark 40 on a 1961 Glasspar G-3. We would like to get some more power out of it, what can be done? All I know of right now are aftermarket reeds, any help would be great! Thanks, Ben Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 Evinrude Lark 40 modifications 14 years 4 months ago #39456

Michael A
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Don't think there is much you can do to bump up the power on these. Best to make sure it is running properly as designed,(ie a tune up),and that you are getting proper rpm etc. That motor was not designed to be fast, but it does have plenty or power. If you really have a need for speed, your best option with be a bigger motor.

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Re:1961 Evinrude Lark 40 modifications 14 years 3 months ago #41408

G3Ben Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 34 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 0	Thanks Michael. We got it and it runs very nicely. Currently it has 10.5x12 prop. It has solid acceleration and no problem planing out. Any other prop reccomendations? -Ben Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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