It’s been a while since I posted but I found my winter project, a 1957 Johnson Javelin, this will be my 1st Big Twin. The good is it looks complete, came with a set of controls and a junction box. The controls and junction box will need some work though, additionally it has almost all the chrome (just missing the small Javelin on the bottom of the front). The bad news is the gear case was cracked bad by the water inlet cover so I got it all for only $100.
I pulled the lower unit apart and the gear set, shift rod, driveshaft all look good. I have pulled the floating bushing, the thrust washer and the pinion gear bearing cages already also. On an off chance it could be welded I took it to my prop guy and he said the crack goes too far inside the water inlet cover to weld.
In looking at the bible it looks like I could possibly utilize a 1957,58, or 59 Johnson RD 19 or 20 case or Evinrude Lark gearcase of the same timeframe but want to make sure I am limited to those years and models? I have posted a want ad in the classifieds as well. I have posted some photos below. Any thoughts appreciated.
Thanks,
Crowsbeak
1954 Evinrude 7.5 HP
1954 Evinrude 15 HP
1954 Gale 12 HP
1955 Johnson 10 HP
1956 Johnson 10 HP
1956 Gale 12 HP
1956 Evinrude 5.5 HP
1958 Johnson 7.5
1960 Evinrude 18 HP
1973 Johnson 6 HP
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