Topic: 1931 Johnson OA-55 – Phase 2 – Page 3 – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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February 27, 2025 at 9:56 pm #294369
Buccaneer
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I wish all gas tanks were made like those. Great Job!

Prepare to be boarded!
February 27, 2025 at 10:47 pm #294373
Tubs
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The tank is still going to need some filler but it wont take much. As its a painted tank I don’t want to spend the time it would take to get everything out. When I put the motor together. I was missing one part. It had to be where I dumped my cleaning bucket in January. Been waiting for the snow to melt.

A "Boathouse Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
March 3, 2025 at 10:55 am #294427
Tubs
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A "Boathouse Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
March 3, 2025 at 3:27 pm #294438
Bob Wight
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Just like factory new (or maybe better) – absolutely outstanding!!

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."
March 3, 2025 at 5:56 pm #294440
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That tank is down right presentable!
With this warm weather, it shouldn’t be
long before the barrel test!

Prepare to be boarded!
March 3, 2025 at 8:43 pm #294447
davidk
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Wow! Looks great, Tubs. I got mine running after our discussion of replacing the cooling line but I think I’ll put a bag over the tank when I bring it to a meet.
March 3, 2025 at 11:14 pm #294451
Tubs
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Thanks Bob. Its coming out better than I expected it would when I got it. Unlike your Johnson FD-12 and 3hp Sea King, I will be taking some liberty with some of the other finishes. The muffler is to pitted to nickel plate. If I even had a place to get it done, I can’t imagine what that would cost. Don’t have any idea what finish was on the cylinders so I’ll be painting them a color I think makes a motor pop a little more.

David, most of the time I sent on this motor was cleaning off 60+ years of grunge and repairing everything I could find so I can run it. A fancy bowl aren’t worth nothing if your steamers don’t open. I was a fan of the gong show.

Buck were suppose to have a 70 degree day next Tuesday, but that a long way out, and old people stuff (appointments) keep screwing up my days.

A "Boathouse Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
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