RDE/RJE-19 Generator Kit Mounting Bracket

[nj-boatbuilder57]

This was discussed last fall when I began rebuilding this Gale / Javelin frankenstein, but it never really went anywhere:

The Johnson generator kit for the RDE-19 was #377210, and it included a replacement port-side mounting bracket that had both a generator mount and a front "tip" to engage in the cowl mount rubber bushings.

Does anyone know a part number for that bracket / casting? I’d like to find one, but need to know the part number in order to search.

Anyone?

[wbeaton]

I assume you are putting a Johnson cowl on the motor. OMC made at least three different generator brackets for the 1955-58 Johnson/Evinrudes. There are two different brackets that will work on an RD. I can see if they have the part numbers cast into them tomorrow.

Wayne
Upper Canada Chapter

uccaomci.com

[nj-boatbuilder57]

Yes…the Javelin cowl. (The Gale cowl is on a shelf…available to anyone who needs one)

[MIKE SIMS]

From a 1958 accessories catalog, however I don’t see the tip for the cowl bushing in the picture
bracket 377006 for RDE-19C
bracket 305679 for RDS-20
kit 377450 for RDE-19C
kit 277900 for RDS-20

[wbeaton]

Sorry, NJ-boatbuilder, I forgot about you. I checked my generator brackets. None of them have part numbers. They don’t come up for sale very often. Here is a photo of the three available styles.

From left – right; Johnson, Johnson/Evinrude, Evinrude

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Wayne
Upper Canada Chapter

uccaomci.com

[nj-boatbuilder57]

An OMC casting without a part number in the casting? I thought they put numbers on damn near everything….

The black one on the right….I have two of those. It’s the one with the cowl point that I need. You’re right: very rare & hard to find.

Thanks for checking!

[olcah]

Is there enough meat on the black bracket to fab up and add the point for the cowl?

[nj-boatbuilder57]

Meat? Yes. However, the "face" of the black frame isn’t in the same place as the white frames with the points. If I were to mount a "point" on the black frame, it would be too far to the side….such that it would not align with the bushing in the cowl.

Trust me….I gave that idea a long, hard look.

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