1963 Johnson qd24 fiberglass hood seal replacement

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  • July 11, 2023 at 4:42 pm #277969
    brian-grigsby
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      Hi.  I’m looking for a suitable replacement for the rubber hood seal for my 1963 Johnson qd24.  Has anyone here made something work for a replacement? I’ve been looking at the Evinrude V4 stuff they sell online.  Might be able to make that work but thought I’d consult the experts first. The mice have mine chewed up.  Thanks for any help.
      Brian.

      July 11, 2023 at 4:54 pm #277970
      crosbyman
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        aside from OEM   you can  split a  proper  sized rubber fuel hose lenghtwise  or you have  various sized  ” door” trims on Amazon than  can be fitted  around the edge .

        here is one example… if you do order  check thesizes because pictures  are misleading a bit.   I have used some  on my  Johnson CD face plate and  on a  Mercury 4hp

        QBUC Car Door Edge Guards,13Ft(4M) Rubber Clip Seal U Shape Edge Trim Guard Protection Car Door Protection Fit for Most Models, Door Entry Guard – Amazon Canada

        it locks in place but a dab of Goop holds it  forever …almost  🙂

         

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        July 12, 2023 at 9:32 am #277998
        lindy46
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          Look here :

          http://nymarine.ca/cowlgaskets.htm

          July 12, 2023 at 9:55 am #277999
          fleetwin
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            US Member
            lindy46 wrote:

            Look here :

            http://nymarine.ca/cowlgaskets.htm

            What a great source for these seals, thanks!

            July 12, 2023 at 11:54 am #278000
            Mumbles
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              I’ve done several of them on six horse motors but allow yourself lots of time to do them. The original staples have to be removed and straightened and holes drilled in the new seal for the staples which get reused. The new seal wont lay flat on the hood and will require some gluing after the staples are installed. Lots of small clamps will hold it in place while the glue sets. You have to be extra careful especially if the hood has fresh paint on it so it doesn’t get scratched.

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              July 12, 2023 at 1:07 pm #278002
              aquasonic
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                Another source for all kinds of rubber seal material is Grainger. It will take some research to find a good replacement with dimensions that will work.

                Improvise-Adapt-Overcome

                July 18, 2023 at 7:39 pm #278225
                Brian Grigsby
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                  Thanks for the replies and suggestions. I  have found something close-ish that may work. Brian.

                  July 18, 2023 at 8:34 pm #278231
                  crosbyman
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                    Canada Member

                    don’t be greedy… tell us what you found and used !

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