1954 Johnson CD-11

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  • March 5, 2018 at 1:00 am #9344
    Bob Wight
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      I’m in the process of restoring a 1954 Johnson 5.5hp model CD-11. Encountering a small issue in reassembling the swivel and steering bracket assembly to the exhaust housing, due to difficulty with installing the upper "motor mount" springs in the steering bracket pockets. Any advice on the best way to get this assembly put together?

      Bob

      1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
      1954 Johnson CD-11
      1955 Johnson QD-16
      1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
      1958 Johnson QD-19
      1958 Johnson FD-12
      1959 Johnson QD-20

      “Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
      "Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

      March 5, 2018 at 1:04 am #72003
      david-bartlett
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        Bob,

        Welcome!!!

        If I remember right, I used some Channel-lock type pliers to squeeze the springs to get them in place. Patience.

        March 5, 2018 at 1:32 am #72006
        Bob Wight
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          David,
          I’ve done a few other vintage 1950s OMC restorations but this is my first one with the spring mounts. I’ve learned when encountering a problem that patience is always good!

          Bob

          1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
          1954 Johnson CD-11
          1955 Johnson QD-16
          1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
          1958 Johnson QD-19
          1958 Johnson FD-12
          1959 Johnson QD-20

          “Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
          "Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

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