1957 Johnson 5.5 CD-14 drive shaft coupler Broken??

[rschwartz]

I am working on a 57 5.5 Johnson CD-14 and noticed that the drive shaft coupler came apart and appears to be broken it looks like a heavy duty spring is it suppose to be 2 piece? I can send a photo if needed..

 

[racerone]

That is a shock absorber / slip clutch.----The spring should not broken.----A very common problem on 60 year old motors.---No need for a picture for me.----Your location ?

 

[Crosbyman]

outboarder magazine from aomci had an article on those… I think some folks just weld them and use shear pins in case they hit something

 

[rschwartz]

Forest Lake MN. Thanks for the info can the spring be found any where? maybe I can just weld it or pin it like you guys suggest.

 

[Crosbyman]

it is my understanding that they are very rare but try free webertize on aomci to place a WTB want to buy ad …

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welding seemed to be a good option

 

[racerone]

I have a bunch of those units.------Sorry , you are too far away .