Johnson service bulletin archive / Dealer Letter #149

1967 Johnson 40 HP Steering Bracket Replacement - #313024 to #313225

Johnson replaced offset steering bracket #313024 with flat bracket #313225 on 1967 40 HP RD, RDS and RK-29 motors to correct interference with tiller cable pulleys.

Original Johnson Motors red Dealer Letter letterhead

October, 1966

Dealer Letter #149

SUBJECT: 1967 - 40 H.P. STEERING BRACKET

ON MODELS: RD, RDS, RK-29, 40 H.P.

The steering brackets as were installed on the first 1967 motors have been modified to afford additional clearance for tiller cable pulleys.

The 1/2" offset has been eliminated and all motors now produced have flat brackets. (See illustration)

Original bracket #313024 at left and replacement flat bracket #313225 at right

We are replacing all the original brackets because we have noted some degree of interference due to pulley location on various boat models. We do not recommend modification of the original brackets in the field as an untrue mounting surface may result in the bracket working loose.

Use the enclosed form to order your requirements to convert all units either previously installed or in stock.

Original factory signature block

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