OMC 1950’s – Mid 1980’s Serial Plate Rivets

[durco]

Anyone have any information, or source, for the serial number plate rivets common to OMC motors in the 1950’s to mid-1980’s?  They are not shown in any of my 1980’s parts books.  I’m not sure, but I think they are about .091″ diameter, .125″ long, and maybe take a drill size of about .151″???  (That would be a #2 size.)  They look like a “pin-drive” style to me.  Thanks.  Mike

[frankr]

I’ve gotten them from mcmaster.com

I think they are called “Drive Screws”, among other things

[MIKE SIMS]

I think it uses 301992. They are drive screws. I believe I confirmed it once but cannot find my proof today. These are the same as used on some tiller handle indicator bands and on the remote control  name badge.

[need2fish]

You might try Moss Motors in California — I purchased from them several years years ago and they were very helpful in identifying the rivets I needed (for the VIN plate).

[Bob Wight]

They are also called screw nails.   I bought some a few years ago at McMaster Carr for my ID plates.  Here’s the link:

https://www.mcmaster.com/drive-screws/

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

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[durco]

Thanks so much, ya’ll.

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