1956 Johnson 15 cowling repair

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  • April 18, 2018 at 1:52 am #9673
    davesko
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      Hello all, I have a 56 Johnson 15 that has the two rear cowl supports sheared off. I have the rubber pieces but need some advice how to repair. I’m sure this must be pretty common as some of my other motors have one broken off but this has both and rattles pretty bad. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Dave

      April 18, 2018 at 2:13 am #74217
      david-bartlett
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        Dave,

        If I understand you, the posts that the rubber piece slips over is broken off. What I have done is drill that spot for a new "post" made from a cut off bolt and epoxy it in place. Then slip the rubber piece on the new post.

        Mumbles had some great pics of this on the old boards.

        April 18, 2018 at 2:53 am #74219
        davesko
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          Thanks David, that’s a great idea. That will save a nice original cowl. I’m going to do it tommorow.. Thanks again

          April 18, 2018 at 3:24 am #74223
          Mumbles
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            quote david bartlett:

            Mumbles had some great pics of this on the old boards.

            Good memory David. I’d almost forgotten about them!

            These photos were taken of a ’56 ten horse Johnson with both of the rear mounts broken off. The new pins were made of aluminum and the support washers were made out of Acetal. Some kind of epoxy held everything together.

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            April 18, 2018 at 6:11 am #74230
            davesko
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              Thanks Mumbles for the pictures, they are very helpful going to do it tommorow

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