Reply To: Restoration of 1964 3hp Johnson JH 19A

[Monte NZ]

Thanks very much Crosbyman,Tubs and Mumbles for your replies and the photos are a big help……much appreciated!
As the old saying goes…….a good picture is worth a thousand words!
Good point crosbyman, in not having the shaft any longer than necessary.
Very neat machining Mumbles…….yes, fortunately the the double thread on mine wasn’t damaged.
Having the tap on the Evinrude positioned as shown makes sense, whereas the Johnson isn’t so important, although I will mount it as per the Evinrude as it looks tidyier.

The next challenge will be to try and replicate the tap handle. It would appear that the original was made from a piece of brass rod which looks to have been put into a press to achieve the shape. Interesting to see that the tap handle had been riveted (roven over) to the shaft.
In case you are wondering, I have attached a photo of the new shaft machined, prior to fixing it to the valve head and prior to that being bored and soldered.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xj4CBWeh72fMS4yt8

Thanks once again for all your help.
Monte NZ