1970 Johnson 60 hp Foam Cowl Liner is rotting

[dschlei]

I have a 1970 Johnson 60 hp motor that has a foam lining in the cowl. The foam is beginning to flake off. I am wondering if this foam can be replaced? If it needs to be there at all? or can I spray something on the remaining foam to seal it. Thanks.

 

[iRich]

Re: 1970 Johnson 60 hp Foam Cowl Liner is rotting

DebS, go to a hardware store and buy a strip of weatherstripping as close to the size as you need and try that. You can buy the self adhesive kind.<br /><br />Rich

 

[12Footer]

Re: 1970 Johnson 60 hp Foam Cowl Liner is rotting

Or just rip it all out. you may notice an increase in noise levels, but that's about it.<br />But regardless of whether you reove it or replace it, Make sure you get all the old liner out. If the carb injests this,it could be expensive.<br />But if you can live with the louder operation, the liner does not serve much of any other function.

 

[wallygator36]

Re: 1970 Johnson 60 hp Foam Cowl Liner is rotting

You might try yhat spray foam for sealing.... from a builders supply store.... be carefull it GROWS as it dries..... so spread it thin... then you may have to trim it....<br /> It seems not flammable after it dries... I tried to light it on fire.. it wont burn

 

[Greg Lawrence]

Re: 1970 Johnson 60 hp Foam Cowl Liner is rotting

bah just rip it out, its like that hoodliner on a car. its just dead weight! you can go faster if you chunk it.

 

[dschlei]

Re: 1970 Johnson 60 hp Foam Cowl Liner is rotting

Thank you all very much. I think rip it out wins!<br /><br />I tore it all out, scraped with a scraper, cleaned up the scraps with Acetone - (let it completely dry) and was on my way. Thanks all.