1957 Evinrude 18 hp rubber bushing

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  • August 14, 2020 at 10:36 pm #211667
    jimk
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      I noticed my main bushing part number 304800 was broke. I have a parts motor that had a good one so I used that but its also a 57 so age might be a problem with that one before long. Has anyone found a suitable way to make one as new is no longer available? I do use this motor occasionally so looking for something if this one breaks. Thanks,Jim

      August 15, 2020 at 6:06 am #211669
      billw
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        I haven’t tried it myself yet but this one appears to be very similar. It’s from an early 2000s 30 hp; and that whole midsection looks very close to earlier models that used the 304800. If I were a gambling man, I might try it. I think the picture is just showing protective caps on the threads(?)

        http://www.marineengine.com/newparts/part_details.php?pnum=OMC0331812

        Long live American manufacturing!

        August 15, 2020 at 7:45 am #211677
        fleetwin
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          Some guys have repaired broken mounts by drilling through the rubber and running a long bolt right through. Haven’t tried this myself, but seems like a reasonable repair solution.

          August 15, 2020 at 10:00 am #211696
          Mumbles
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            If the aluminum fastener has separated from the rubber itself, it can be repaired using super glue.

            Both pieces must be really clean and after applying the glue and lining the pieces up correctly, I lightly clamp them in a vice overnight. Works every time!

            August 15, 2020 at 11:18 am #211702
            jimk
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              I just went out and superglued it so if that doesnt work I will run a bolt threw. Just a spare now and hope I dont need to use it. Seperated by the first rib but the superglue says rubber and metal so hoping for the best. Thanks, Jim

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