Reply To: 1957 Big Twin Exhaust Tube and Swivel Mount

[Buccaneer]

Bob Wight wrote:

Buc,
Here’s what I know based on what I did with my ’56 Johnson 30hp:

– You should be able to swap out the transom brackets so you can keep the original model/serial ID tag. If not, easy enough to swap tags out by driving out the drive screws from the back side of the bracket, then re-install on the correct bracket.

– Never seen solid handles for the transom screws. One of mine was broken. Drilled the pin out and replaced the broken handle with a spare I had and made up a new pin.

– To keep from scratching paint when reassembling the exhaust housing onto the swivel tube, I tape off the “ear” where the rubber motor mount engages into the bracket. Hang the housing onto the front mount, engage one of the side mounts, then use a small screwdriver to lever the other side mount into its bracket hole. I then use some tweezers and an Exacto knife to remove the protective tape. Worked real good on my 56 with no paint scratches.

I’ve removed other data plates for painting purposes, etc., but even if I can
get the big rubber bumper off on the back side, the access hole looks
way to small to get at the data plate drive pins. I’ll just keep that whole
part original to the motor. Always makes a nicer paint job though if you
can get the data plates off.

Prepare to be boarded!