Johnson Service Bulletin #617 (1958) - Shift Rod Assembly Replacement

Corrected copy, February 15, 1958. Introduces shift rod assembly #377524 for 1956 and 1957 Johnson RD, RDE and RJE models, 18 through 19M, to address wear of the shift rod lever and shifter dog.

Johnson Service Bulletin letterhead
February 15, 1958SERVICE BULLETIN #617
CORRECTED COPY
SHIFT ROD ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

MODELS RD, RDE & RJE-18 thru 19M

To help eliminate wearing of Part 304379 Lever-Shift Rod and 375783 shifter dog, a new shift rod assembly has been designed for the 1956 and 1957 models RD, RDE & RJE-18 thru 19M.

The assembly is Part No. 377524, List Price $5.70 and consists of the following parts:

Factory photograph of Johnson shift rod assembly 377524
  • 1 - #377397 Shift Lever Bracket
  • 1 - #304974 Clevis
  • 1 - #377398 Upper Shift Rod
  • 1 - #305579 Pin
  • 4 - #304753 Nuts
  • 1 - #305847 Washer

We would recommend, when replacing worn shifter dogs, you also replace the upper shift rod and components with assembly No. 377524.

Order the new assembly from your Parts Distributor.

Very truly yours,
JOHNSON MOTORS
W. D. Jones
W. D. Jones
Ass't. Service Manager
vlSuperior Service Spells Satisfaction

Factory parts referenced

Shift rod assembly 377524 contains bracket 377397, clevis 304974, upper shift rod 377398, pin 305579, four nuts 304753, and washer 305847. The bulletin also identifies shift rod lever 304379 and shifter dog 375783 as the original wear-related components.

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