37 Sportsman torque tube and exhaust

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  • January 31, 2016 at 8:35 pm #3530
    kevinf
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      So I’ve been building a 37 Sportsman from parts of a 37 and some of a 38.

      The 38 had an aluminum torque tube and exhaust but the 37 has brass painted aluminum. Were these original or home made? Hard to tell…

      Kev

      January 31, 2016 at 9:19 pm #31136
      oltimer
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        Hi Kev
        Have the same unit I am doing now with spare parts of another, that I am sure you remember. My both tubes are aluminum; including my badly bent spare.

        February 1, 2016 at 3:30 am #31160
        kevinf
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          Perfect – thanks. Nice to hear I’m not alone on this one. I think sometimes I’d be happy with a garage full of the little singles. Post some pictures when you’re done please?

          Kev

          February 1, 2016 at 10:39 am #31164
          ausob-collector
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            Kev

            My Sportsman has both aluminium tubes.
            Am still waiting for those cowls!!! Shipping these days…

            Cheers
            BP

            February 1, 2016 at 9:42 pm #31186
            1946zephyr
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              I had one of those motors. Sweet running motors too. Nice job fixing it up.

              February 1, 2016 at 11:13 pm #31193
              kevinf
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                @ Boyd – Canada Post said 4-6 weeks Surface but I did some Googling and the times were all over the map. I just love their optimism.

                Come spring I’ve got a 37 Waterwitch single, a J-80, a 39 Ace and the Sportsman – it might be fun to put them on a 12 foot boat and compare. IMHO the Sportsman is the nicest looking motor. The Witch is way cool but not as high a quality as the two ‘rudes. The J-80 is ok but it’s a Johnson after all…

                Kev

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