Johnson 55 hp hood seal replacement

[maineiac5586]

Anyone have any tips to replace a rubber hood seal? Appears it is stapled on. Do I straighten the staples to remove the old seal? How about installing a new seal? New staples? Must be a special stapler?

 

[racerone]

Does this motor run properly ?----Cosmetic upgrades are usually last on the list.----Seal material / advice can be found at ----nymarine----Ontario , Canada

 

[maineiac5586]

Does this motor run properly ?----Cosmetic upgrades are usually last on the list.----Seal material / advice can be found at ----nymarine----Ontario , Canada

Yes it is good to go. I'll checkout that website thanks

 

[racerone]

The 1991 JOHNSON factory brochure shows the commercial models with those decals.

 

[JimS123]

I wouldn't actually call them "staples". Straighten them and pull them out. Then replace the seal. Then carefully bend them back. Easy peasy. Every time I restore a motor and cowl I remove the rubber and service the rest.

If they are broken or trashed they need to be replaced. If not, treat them with vinyl protectant and put them back on.

 

[racerone]

Correction----The 87 factory brochure shows those decals on commercial motors.

 

[maineiac5586]

The 1991 JOHNSON factory brochure shows the commercial models with those decals.

Ok thanks. I appreciate it