Johnson service bulletin archive / Dealer Letter #190

1969 Johnson 85 and 115 HP Gearcase Ratio Correction - 13:26 - DL-190

Despite different gear ratios appearing in Johnson’s 1969 advertising literature, the factory confirmed that the 85 HP and 115 HP models shared the same 13:26 gear ratio and complete gearcase #383885.

Original Johnson Motors red Dealer Letter letterheadDL-#190

March, 1969

SUBJECT: 1969, 85 - 115 GEARCASE INFORMATION

This is a short note to inform you that the subject gearcases use the same 13:26 gear ratio.

The Johnson Line Folder and other advertising literature for 1969 indicates different gear ratios for the 85 and 115 horsepower Johnson motors. However, both of these models use the same gearcase, part number 383885.

Original Johnson Motors signed signature block

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Related factory publications

The factory identifies gearcase part number 383885 for both models. The 13:26 ratio corrects conflicting figures in the 1969 Johnson Line Folder.