Johnson AD-11 - correct motor cover?

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G26

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I have a 1957 AD-11 Johnson. The engine cover doesn't seem to be the same as others I've seen photos of.<br /><br />Mine is very worn, but the large "Johnson" decal down both sides is there. The thing that's different is the HP designation. The photos I've seen show *decals* that say "Sea Horse" along with the HP of the motor. On mine, there's a chrome *badge*, kind of a starburst, that has "7 1/2" on it. Is this correct, or has the cover been replaced with a different year's cover somewhere along the line?<br /><br />Thanks-<br />Brian
 
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Re: Johnson AD-11 - correct motor cover?

That's it. The color seems to match, and the model is definitely AD-11. Is there a chance Johnson built some of the earliest '57s with old '56 covers? I'm not sure of the serial number (don't have it handy), so I can't confirm that it's an early '57. I'll look into it.<br /><br />Thanks-<br />Brian
 
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Re: Johnson AD-11 - correct motor cover?

The '56 had a black twist-grip tiller throttle; the '57's was white. Could a previous owner have switched cowls for some reason?
 
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Re: Johnson AD-11 - correct motor cover?

Mine's got a white one.<br />I guess my cover's just not the original one.<br /><br />Brian
 
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Re: Johnson AD-11 - correct motor cover?

Hi G26,<br /> That's not uncommon after nearly 50 years. Someone drops the motor off the tailgate and crunches the hood. The local dealer has a similar hood on the shelf, but not exactly the same. Owner says, I don't care - just want to keep the rain off it and bugs out of it. I've built a motor or two that'll keep someone scratching their heads somewhere down the road. I think there's a Johnny Cash song in there somewhere...<br /> "It's a '49, '50, '51, '52, '53, '54 outboardmotor...."<br /><br />- Scott
 
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