Topic: 1936 Johnson Model 100 tiller – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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December 12, 2017 at 2:34 pm #8834
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I posted back in November regarding the missing correct
tiller and bracket on subject motor.

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=14711&p=76826&hilit=tiller#p76826

I’m now about ready to try to make a bracket and handle.
I "think" I can sort of replicate the bracket that attaches
to the power head, but not sure yet how to punch out
the tiller handle stop so the handle stays in the horizontal position.
I have no "punching" press like I’m sure Mr. Johnson used.
Thoughts?

Also, the photos I’ve found (as in the link above) shows a square
tiller handle, with a round grip on it.
Does the square tiller handle transition to "round" for the grip?
Thanks!

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December 12, 2017 at 3:01 pm #68526
squierka39
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Not sure about the bracket but I’m pretty sure the square tiller is just square all the way. I looked at 2of these last summer at a swap meet. At first I thought the square tiller was homemade, compared to other Johnson’s it just looked cheap. But was assured it’s correct, anyway, both had it and it looked square under the round grip on both. To bad I didn’t buy them, one was a parts motor and I could have supplied you with your missing bracket. Oh well.
December 12, 2017 at 3:45 pm #68529
The Boat House
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After he makes one he’ll likely get buried in em.
That what happens to me anyway.
December 12, 2017 at 5:48 pm #68535
skeg
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The tiller handle is square and hollow. The grip is round and will conform somewhat to the tiller over time. This is the way mine was when i got it a number of years ago and after some research i learned that this is how they were made.

The great depression ran from the crash in 1929 to 1939. I was advised that it was not unusual to see component variances such as this as a means of creating a lower cost product.

Hope this helps.

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December 12, 2017 at 6:23 pm #68538
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Thanks for the replies! No Great Depression at the moment,
but now we have to put up with Chinese parts!
Guessing the square tiller handle is about 3/4"
in diameter. Will have to look around for something
to scavenge. 😀

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December 12, 2017 at 7:13 pm #68543
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I measured the tiller handle and it is 9 1/4" x 3/4" steel tube. I could make a template of this bracket if you would like. The metal thickness of the bracket is 3/32". The tab that holds the handle in position is stamped out of the bracket and is folded out. This tab is 3/4" long by 5/16".
December 12, 2017 at 11:29 pm #68546
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John, thank you kindly for the measurements. I went
by photos and made a template out of cardboard
for the bracket. I found a piece of 1/8" plate
that should be close enough. I have the plate marked
and started cutting it out roughly. The hard part will
be getting the plate folded accurately so it ends up
the correct spread to fit over the crankcase bolt hole
bosses. Not sure about making the tab to hold the handle
horizontal yet, but at least now I have measurements!
Thanks!

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December 13, 2017 at 12:56 am #68548
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Here you go.

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December 13, 2017 at 3:16 am #68558
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Thanks John! That’s a nice "close up" photo.

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December 17, 2017 at 11:37 pm #68724
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I finally finished up my tiller handle and bracket today.
The plate I found to make the bracket was 3/32", and
was slightly pitted to make it look it look 81 years old
like the rest of the motor!
It wasn’t "hard" to make, but time consuming with
the tools I had. For the square tubing tiller handle,
I substituted aluminum instead of steel like the original
would have been. Apparently I need a 1" diameter
grip to fit on the 3/4" square tubing. I found an old
7/8" grip in nice shape, heated it up, lubed the inside, etc.,
and got it on the handle about 1/2 way until it split open
like an over ripe plumb!
I don’t plan on making more brackets, but I did save my template
just in case the need arises.

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