Topic: 1957 Johnson Javelin Anchor Strap Installation

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June 29, 2026 at 12:41 pm #323243
Jeff Barsch
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Could someone take a look and send me a picture of how and where safety strap 5 mounts. I assume it is to hold the rope handle cover from being lost but do not see anywhere where there are attachment points.

Thanks!

Jeff

1954 Evinrude 7.5 HP
1954 Evinrude 15 HP
1954 Gale 12 HP
1955 Johnson 10 HP
1956 Johnson 10 HP
1956 Gale 12 HP
1956 Evinrude 5.5 HP
1957 Johnson Golden Javelin 35
1958 Johnson 7.5
1960 Evinrude 18 HP
1973 Johnson 6 HP
June 29, 2026 at 12:59 pm #323247
RICHARD A. WHITE
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Do me a solid, can you goto Marine engine .com, choose your motor and dig thru the pictures and post the pic of what part you are referring to?

I say this because I believe each parts breakdown uses the #5..

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Richard

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June 29, 2026 at 2:14 pm #323252
Jeff Barsch
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Richard,

I have it shown on the Parts Diagram attachment that was submitted with this post, the post came through and the attachment didn’t. Is the attachment still pending moderator review? This is what happened last time I posted this question. Did it go the spam folder again?

Jeff

1954 Evinrude 7.5 HP
1954 Evinrude 15 HP
1954 Gale 12 HP
1955 Johnson 10 HP
1956 Johnson 10 HP
1956 Gale 12 HP
1956 Evinrude 5.5 HP
1957 Johnson Golden Javelin 35
1958 Johnson 7.5
1960 Evinrude 18 HP
1973 Johnson 6 HP
June 29, 2026 at 2:17 pm #323254
Jeff Barsch
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1957-Johnson-Javelin-Safety-Strap_5

1954 Evinrude 7.5 HP
1954 Evinrude 15 HP
1954 Gale 12 HP
1955 Johnson 10 HP
1956 Johnson 10 HP
1956 Gale 12 HP
1956 Evinrude 5.5 HP
1957 Johnson Golden Javelin 35
1958 Johnson 7.5
1960 Evinrude 18 HP
1973 Johnson 6 HP
June 29, 2026 at 2:21 pm #323256
Jeff Barsch
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Looks like it attached/came through on the previous post.

1954 Evinrude 7.5 HP
1954 Evinrude 15 HP
1954 Gale 12 HP
1955 Johnson 10 HP
1956 Johnson 10 HP
1956 Gale 12 HP
1956 Evinrude 5.5 HP
1957 Johnson Golden Javelin 35
1958 Johnson 7.5
1960 Evinrude 18 HP
1973 Johnson 6 HP
June 29, 2026 at 2:30 pm #323257
RICHARD A. WHITE
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That strap looks like it is for the main cowl, I believe that the cover uses spring plates to hold it in position and they do not always work. I know of a few guys that take that cover off, the one that covers the pull cord, and put it someplace unless they are displaying the motor, as many of those covers are lost.

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June 30, 2026 at 8:01 am #323289
Jeff Barsch
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Thank you, Richard, I was hoping it somehow attached to the pull starter cover to prevent it from being lost. Fortunately, the spring plates still hold that cover tight when it is in place.

I looked over the cowling again last night and still have no clue where that strap is supposed to be connected. Somehow anchor 4 connects to one end. Is it supposed to be connected to the front carburetor hinged cover to limit how far that swings down?

Any insight would be appreciated.

1954 Evinrude 7.5 HP
1954 Evinrude 15 HP
1954 Gale 12 HP
1955 Johnson 10 HP
1956 Johnson 10 HP
1956 Gale 12 HP
1956 Evinrude 5.5 HP
1957 Johnson Golden Javelin 35
1958 Johnson 7.5
1960 Evinrude 18 HP
1973 Johnson 6 HP
June 30, 2026 at 8:29 am #323291
RICHARD A. WHITE
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The strap for the main cowling uses the cowl pivot pin, item #1 on your drawing, to be held in place, the other end goes to the back end of the recoil.. Should be a button for it to connect to on the recoil.

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June 30, 2026 at 10:54 am #323301
Jeff Barsch
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Thank you Richard, that is exactly what I needed!

1954 Evinrude 7.5 HP
1954 Evinrude 15 HP
1954 Gale 12 HP
1955 Johnson 10 HP
1956 Johnson 10 HP
1956 Gale 12 HP
1956 Evinrude 5.5 HP
1957 Johnson Golden Javelin 35
1958 Johnson 7.5
1960 Evinrude 18 HP
1973 Johnson 6 HP
June 30, 2026 at 7:34 pm #323343
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I think that is the strap that holds the front door from coming too far open. Should attach too a little clip in the faceplate. Other end attaches to back of door.
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