Carry handle for 1958 johnson 10 and 18hp

[WOODY26]

Anyone know what the part # for the carry handle that fits the 1958 10 and 18hp Johnson's?

 

[kfa4303]

Re: Carry handle for 1958 johnson 10 and 18hp

Hi woody. These may help. I believe they used the same part for many years on each model, so a handle from any motor of similar vintage should work.

Look in the "lower unit" tab of each link for an exploded diagram and parts number. Looks like you may have to look for a parts motor, check ebay and/or place a WTB ad on aomci.org, however.

1958 Johnson FDE-12 18 hp Outboard Motor Parts (part # 0376837)

1958 Johnson QD-19 10 hp Outboard Motor Parts (part # 0377277)

 

[WOODY26]

Re: Carry handle for 1958 johnson 10 and 18hp

sorry, this carry handle.

 

[kfa4303]

Re: Carry handle for 1958 johnson 10 and 18hp

Gotcha. Never seen one of those. Could be very handy indeed. I wonder if there's any way to DIY it? I suppose ebay and aomci are still the best bet.

 

[WOODY26]

Re: Carry handle for 1958 johnson 10 and 18hp

Just posted on aomci so maybe someone there knows the #. Thanks for all your input.

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Carry handle for 1958 johnson 10 and 18hp

Despite what the ad says, they didn't make that handle for the 10/18 models. It was for the Big Twin style motors (non Silent package models). Come to think of it, I've never seen any sort of handle like that for the smaller motors.

 

[WOODY26]

Re: Carry handle for 1958 johnson 10 and 18hp

It wasn't an ad it's in the back of my owners manuals for my Johnson's with the optional equipment. Was hoping it was legit since its in two different year manuals.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Carry handle for 1958 johnson 10 and 18hp

Chinewalker and his father combined probably have about 100 years messing with, collecting,rebuilding ,running and racing outboards.
They may have missed the carry handle but not likely. It will be interesting to see if there is indeed some out there.

 

[kfa4303]

Re: Carry handle for 1958 johnson 10 and 18hp

Are these the same handles that you sometimes see sticking off of the back of either side of a Big Twin from time to time as in the link below?

1968 Evinrude Big Twin 40hp - YouTube

 

[WOODY26]

Re: Carry handle for 1958 johnson 10 and 18hp

I'm guessing they are. I was told by another gentleman that the 56-58 years use the same handle as the big twins they just use different mounting holes.

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Carry handle for 1958 johnson 10 and 18hp

I suppose it's possible - I've never looked that closely at one to find out.

 

[WOODY26]

Re: Carry handle for 1958 johnson 10 and 18hp

UPDATE..... I took a chance a bought a handle the guy had listed as for a 35hp javalin and it appears it will mount on my FD-12 18hp by using 3 out of the 5 mounting holes the handle has. I have not held it up to my QD-19 yet to see if it with bolt up, but will this afternoon when I take it out. Thanks to all who have helped, I appreciate everyone's input!

 

[kfa4303]

Re: Carry handle for 1958 johnson 10 and 18hp

Neato! I'm still not exactly sure how they're used to help carry the motor. Can you post a pic of it in action?

 

[WOODY26]

Re: Carry handle for 1958 johnson 10 and 18hp

I will just as soon as I can get a couple of people to help.

 

[nickcunn]

Re: Carry handle for 1958 johnson 10 and 18hp

I have a carry handle that came off a '64 Johnson 75 hp. motor. That was trashed. I am not sure if it matters on size. But the 75 hp. was a V4. The carry handle I believe on bigger motors was used to install and remove the motors via a small crane or engine lift.