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  • January 5, 2020 at 11:50 am #191023
    spike
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      Can anyone tell me what is the correct finish for the cast muffler ends would be on my OA55? After searching several photos on Google I find various ways that have been used, wondering what they would have used at the factory?

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      January 5, 2020 at 5:21 pm #191062
      lyks2tinkr
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        Congrats on the OA55. IMHO the OA series of motors are some of the best running and we’ll behaved outboards Johnson ever made. My OA55 was the first restoration I ever did in 2007 and it still runs like a top with no fussing around.
        The muffler should be a nickel plated from the factory. The ends are either cast aluminum or nickel plated as well. I’ll have to look at mine to confirm.

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        January 6, 2020 at 8:08 pm #191143
        spike
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          Thanks for the reply Tinker. I agree the OA series are great motors and are excellent runners. I have the 55 & 65 but am missing the 60, seems in my neck of the woods they are scarce, maybe someday. I would say you are correct on the nickel, after removing what seemed to be a healthy coat of BBQ paint I can see where the muffler and down tube showed traces of it. I found the video of yours. Looks great! would like to see more, never get enough!

          January 6, 2020 at 9:40 pm #191164
          lyks2tinkr
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            I also have the OA65. i really like the nickle plated torch shaped muffler. Also a great runner. i dont have an OA60. I picked up an OK75 Last year that looks like giant OA55 minus the red tank

            January 6, 2020 at 11:45 pm #191171
            The Boat House
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              January 7, 2020 at 11:20 am #191191
              RICHARD A. WHITE
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                I have the OA-60… It will be for sale soon, complete even…just buried in my shed till spring…

                http://www.richardsoutboardtools.com
                classicomctools@gmail.com

                January 7, 2020 at 12:57 pm #191193
                spike
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                  Keeping with the OA65, Johnson officially called it ” Taper Tube Underwater Exhaust “.Sounds like a great deal for only $96.50!

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