56 7.5 Johnson Cowling question

[mettyfish]

The back rubber pads that are mounted to studs in back of cowling are broken. I have one pad but not the other. How can those be repaired and where can I find the other pad I need. Are those still made? Thanks Mettyfish

 

[bktheking]

Re: 56 7.5 Johnson Cowling question

NYMARINE.CA sells the rubber bumpers, I have the same issue with my 55 and have to go down this road. Find a piece of round aluminum stock with the same diameter, cut it to size and have it tig welded back onto the cowl.

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: 56 7.5 Johnson Cowling question

If you just need the rubber bumper, I have used a short length of 1/4-inch ID fuel hose to cushion the cowling to the mounts. The 1/4-inch ID is a snug fit over the nub on the cowling so it stays in place nicely.