Topic: 1958 and 59 Fastwin 18 parts compatibility – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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May 10, 2016 at 10:45 pm #4253
viking66
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I need a steering bracket for a 58 Fastwin I am working on because it fell and a part broke.

I looked on eBay and could only find a 59. It shows 2 different part numbers in the parts book but darn they look extremely close. Anyone know if they are comparable?

Anyone have a parted out 58 that can sell be the bracket?

Thanks as always!!!
May 10, 2016 at 10:58 pm #36388
viking66
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Fastwin Stupid spell checker!!!!
May 11, 2016 at 12:11 am #36392
billw
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I’m thinking that they would fit between exhaust housings okay but there may be a difference in the length of the throttle shaft, that goes in said steering bracket. You may also need to get the throttle shaft? Just going by the seat of my pants here.

Long live American manufacturing!
May 11, 2016 at 10:53 pm #36435
Steve D
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The steering bracket from a ‘57 J/E 10 HP is the same part number as the Fastwin, #376837. The ‘56 10 HP is a different part number but might work also. I’ll have to physically compare the two. If it is the same I could sell you one from a ’56 10 HP parts motor I have. sdpiazza@aol.com
May 12, 2016 at 1:31 am #36445
fleetwin
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IM me, might be able to help…Don
May 12, 2016 at 10:16 am #36454
viking66
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Thanks all for the responses. I found a welder who can weld the piece back on, so I am hoping it will be fine.

If not, I will contact you all and maybe work something out.

Thanks again….
May 12, 2016 at 1:38 pm #36463
chinewalker
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Careful with welding – those castings are very porous and don’t weld very well. A good welder can do it with patience. Just forewarn him…
May 13, 2016 at 10:58 am #36504
viking66
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The welding came out great. The guy I use is the one most go to get their Aluminum boats repaired.

He is also one of the only guys who will take on the small $10.00 jobs so guys like me can continue on with a cool project.

So I can now happily continue this adventure and get the cowl looking nice.

Chinewalker…any luck finding that Lark cowl you might have? 🙂 😀 😯 😮
May 13, 2016 at 1:33 pm #36509
chinewalker
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Haven’t had a chance to get back up the storage building. At one time, I had two ’56 Lark cowlings kicking around. Not sure where either got off to… 😯

I do have the carry handle for you, though. Off a red Johnson, if that isn’t an issue for you…
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