'71 Johnson 125 hp -- transom mount

[Old Head]

I got this motor from a junkyard last year. Got it running well and mounted it on my 17' Boston Whaler. I thought it was strange that it only had two holes for mounting bolts. After finding a parts manual, I see why. There's a couple brackets I don't have that are included in what the parts manual calls a transom mount kit. My local dealer says these parts are no longer available. Anyone have an idea where they can be gotten -- or whether they're even necessary?

 

[DJ]

Re: '71 Johnson 125 hp -- transom mount

Old Head,<br /><br />Yes the 71 had a different mounting system. It consisted of two brackets that the permanent engine bracket slid down into.<br /><br />You might try these guys for a pair.<br /><br />www.twincityoutboard.com

 

[Old Head]

Re: '71 Johnson 125 hp -- transom mount

Thanks DJ. I'll check them out.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: '71 Johnson 125 hp -- transom mount

those brackets were used from 1960 to 1972. There was a bolt on each bracket that went into a recess on each side of the motor mounting plate to keep it from moving upwards.<br /><br />In 1973, the motor bracket was made to bolt directly to the transom. They all use the same bolt pattern today that first came out in 1960.

 

[Old Head]

Re: '71 Johnson 125 hp -- transom mount

Thanks Seahorse.<br /><br />I take it that mounting the motor with only two bolts, without the brackets, is unwise?

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: '71 Johnson 125 hp -- transom mount

hey old head, i have a set of these brackets you seek, they are from my 1970 85 hp v4, they will work on your motor 100% and they are cheap , email me phatmanmike@yahoo.com i could send them out as soon as tomorow, and yes, my spelling sucks

 

[Old Head]

Re: '71 Johnson 125 hp -- transom mount

Hey thanks!<br /><br />I'll e-mail you directly.