1952 5hp johnson float mod

[what66]

Hi guys I just thought Id share something I learned well moding this float to fit my tn-28.<br /> http://www.go2marine.com/g2m/action...tor_float__mercurymariner__187208_sierra.html <br />well first thing is that this is a plastic float it breakes easy <br />you have to drill the center hold with a drill bitthe smae size as the needle rod BEFORE trying to make it fit.<br />I think you can guess what happend I tried to put the float on without drilling it the top broke into many picese <br />so be carfull and well soon see if krazy glue is gas proof

 

[Laddies]

Re: 1952 5hp johnson float mod

We use the black compsition floats with the plactic centers so they don't have to be resealed

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: 1952 5hp johnson float mod

I went to St. Vinnie's and bought a bottle with a large cork, trimmed it down, predrilled it and dunked it in a quart of shellac. It cost me 50 cents and the daughter loves the little bottle.

 

[what66]

Re: 1952 5hp johnson float mod

what would you use to seal a cork float?

 

[Laddies]

Re: 1952 5hp johnson float mod

Shellac

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: 1952 5hp johnson float mod

I've had great luck with plumbers type PVC cement.