hood seal for 1979 70 Evinrude

[Vantoo]

hello, I have been looking for a hood seal, I guess that is what you would callit. Any one have any idea where I can find one? thanks

 

[OBJ]

Re: hood seal for 1979 70 Evinrude

Welcome to the forums Vantoo!<br /><br />I believe the hood seal is still available from your local John/Rude dealer. Bout $37.<br /><br />If not, try SeaWay Marine or TwinCity Outboards. Both have sites.

 

[Vantoo]

Re: hood seal for 1979 70 Evinrude

thanks OBJ, I will check with the local dealer....

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: hood seal for 1979 70 Evinrude

As an alternative, I did this for my '80 Johnson 75 (quite similar to yours). I bought a few feet of 5/16" fuel hose - enough to cover the circumfrence of the base of the hood. I then took a fresh fine tip X-Acto knife blade and placed it in a bench vice, tip up. The tip was about 1/8" out of the vice, enough to slice one side of the fuel line as I drew it over the blade lengthwise, thus slitting one side of the tube. I was then able to open up the tubing and slide it over the lip of the cowling all the way around. I held it in place with some OMC Adhesive M, but I'm sure regular silicon or the like would work. Looks sharp in black, too, and only cost me a few bucks.<br />- Scott

 

[Vantoo]

Re: hood seal for 1979 70 Evinrude

thanks Chinewalker,,, I think I will give that a try.... Rick

 

[Vantoo]

Re: hood seal for 1979 70 Evinrude

Originally posted by Chinewalker:<br /> As an alternative, I did this for my '80 Johnson 75 (quite similar to yours). I bought a few feet of 5/16" fuel hose - enough to cover the circumfrence of the base of the hood. I then took a fresh fine tip X-Acto knife blade and placed it in a bench vice, tip up. The tip was about 1/8" out of the vice, enough to slice one side of the fuel line as I drew it over the blade lengthwise, thus slitting one side of the tube. I was then able to open up the tubing and slide it over the lip of the cowling all the way around. I held it in place with some OMC Adhesive M, but I'm sure regular silicon or the like would work. Looks sharp in black, too, and only cost me a few bucks.<br />- Scott

Hey Chinewalker, <br />I tried the fuel hose but found it too stiff. I then tried a vacuum hose and it worked perfect. Thanks a bunch for your help. Saved me about 30 bucks. Rick