'57 Johnson Golden Javelin - Cracked Case

[scottcannon]

I have a '57 Lonestar Malibu with the 35hp Johnson Golden Javelin outboard engine. I have a problem with the motor that I need advice about. In recent years, I have started to see cracks developing from both sides of the lower edge of the exhaust port and progressing forward. Does anyone know what might cause them and what I can do about them? Thanks in advance...Scott

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: '57 Johnson Golden Javelin - Cracked Case

That is a problem with the casting. Never seen that before. There is no stress there to cause that. You could easily pick up a new mid-section and repaint it to match your original. if you shop right, you can get one for dirt cheap or free.

 

[F_R]

Re: '57 Johnson Golden Javelin - Cracked Case

Well I've seen it numerous times. In fact, Johnson Motors saw it often too. Let it go long enough and it will break in two. That is why they changed the casting in later years. The newer motors have that area reinforced with a "bulge" (thicker metal). I'm not 100% sure, but I think you are stuck with the thin ones for your '57.

 

[scottcannon]

Re: '57 Johnson Golden Javelin - Cracked Case

I guess your responses leads me to two questions:

1. Any leads on where I might look for a replacement/upgraded mid-section? I'm not much of a boater and (living in New Mexico) there's not many boat parts dealers around here.
   
2. What about repair? Is there a suggestion for removing the mid-section and sending it to someone who can do a professional repair on it? I need to fix a leak in the lower unit anyway. Given that it's a classic and in good shape otherwise, I don't want a crappy job done.

Thanks in advance,
Scott

 

[cajuncook1]

Re: '57 Johnson Golden Javelin - Cracked Case

I guess your responses leads me to two questions:

1. Any leads on where I might look for a replacement/upgraded mid-section? I'm not much of a boater and (living in New Mexico) there's not many boat parts dealers around here.
   
   
   
   Thanks in advance,
   Scott

1. 
   
   I can offer a suggestion for question number 1 only.
   
   Here is the link to AOMCI (Antique Outboard Motor Club, Inc). It does not cost any to join the forum/site. (You advertise or post a WTB want to buy request on there section called Webvertise for free). See below.
   
   Home page of the AOMCI (Antique Outboard Motor Club, Inc)
   
   click this link ----> http://www.aomci.org/
   
   this is the link to register (free) click on this link---> http://www.aomci.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?action=register
   
   Quick start section
   http://www.aomci.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl
   -ask a member section. You can post your question and information here
   -Webvertise is the section you can request (want to buy) or advertise what you want to sell
   
   
   List of Salvage yards around the US
   
   www.sea-way.com (excellent for hard to find parts)
   www.outboard-parts.com
   www.laingsoutboards.com
   www.tcoutboard.com
   www.fairwindsmarina.com
   www.salvagemarine.com
   www.marinepartsoutlet.com
   www.outboardexchange.com
   www.Superior Marine (800-338-9281)
   www.budgetboats.net
   www.americanoutboard.com
   www.piratemarinesalvage.com
   www.trixieslanding.com
   www.mmmarinesalvage.com
   
   Good luck and hope things work out for you.

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: '57 Johnson Golden Javelin - Cracked Case

Very odd. I've had several of these type of motors in my possession in the past and never seen that. You might try these sites too:

sea-way.com
engine blade and prop.com
outboard-parts.com
laingsoutboards.com
tcoutboard.com
fairwindsmarina.com
salvagemarine.com
marinepartsoutlet.com
outboardexchange.com
Superior Marine (800-338-9281)
budgetboats.net
americanoutboard.com
piratemarinesalvage.com
trixieslanding.com
mmmarinesalvage.com
tcoutboards.com

 

[bikecop1]

Re: '57 Johnson Golden Javelin - Cracked Case

Hey Scott, can you post some pictures of the interior of your boat. I just picked up one of these and I wanted to see how they were originally set up, specifically the center and rear seats. Thanks a lot and you have a great original boat.