Motor material

[bossbird1]

I have a Johnson Seahorse FD-14 (18hp) with a 3" crack on the underside of the housing where the tiller is attached to and was wondering if any body knows what material the housing is made of and any way to repair it? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[bonzoscott]

Re: Motor material

Welcome to iboats! I'm gonna guess.. aluminum.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Motor material

Very common crack. It can be welded, looks ugly though! lol

The steering bracket can be changed, which is what I usually do. I have a pile of cracked ones laying around somewhere.

 

[bossbird1]

Re: Motor material

yea, I have been trying to find one to change it out but, that is like trying to find chicken's teeth !!

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Motor material

Nah, not too hard. Just looking in the wrong spot! lol

Also, you don't need the FD14 steering bracket, there are others that will work, some may need paint though.

Post a wanted ad at aomci.org in the webvertize. A member local to you will help. If not, let me know and Ill help you out.

 

[bossbird1]

Re: Motor material

Thanks High Trim I will give it a shot and see what happens, mean while, I think I'm going to try to get it welded so I can use this waterfowl season. Oh I'm new to the motor world, what is the part called? Thanks

 

[64osby]

Re: Motor material

Johnson Lower Unit Group Parts for 1961 18hp FD-15 Outboard Motor

Here is a link to an FD motor for future information.