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Remote Control Cable Assembly Exchange - 1970 Johnson Outboards

Johnson described an exchange program for replacing 16-foot remote control assemblies with 21-foot versions on larger boats. The 1970 60, 85 and 115 HP engines used standard assembly #384485; the longer replacement was #384408. Exchanges required returning an unused original assembly with the motor model and serial number.

Original Johnson Motors red Dealer Letter letterheadDL-#200

September, 1969

SUBJECT: REMOTE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY - MOTOR TO REMOTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY

There will be instances, on some larger boats, where the shorter remote control assembly won't quite reach. You may, in those few cases, return the original remote control assembly, in new and unused condition, and exchange it for a remote control assembly with a 21 foot cable. Return the original remote control assembly, transportation prepaid, to Johnson Motors, Service Department, Waukegan, Illinois 60085. Enclose with the remote control assembly, or mail concurrently, a letter stating the model and serial number of the motor, and that this particular remote control assembly is being returned for exchange. This will identify it with the exchange program and ensure prompt handling.

This program is set up for an exchange basis only. Do not return standard remote control assembly for credit--such requests will not be honored.

The 1970, 60 horsepower, 85 horsepower, and 115 horsepower use a Remote Control Assembly, part number 384485, with a standard cable length of 16 feet. When a specific installation requires a cable length greater than 16 feet, you will have to use the Remote Control Assembly, part number 384408, that comes with a 21 foot cable.

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Related factory publications

For earlier remote-control cable length and interchange information, see Dealer Letters #165, #178 and #186.

Dealer Letter #165 · Dealer Letter #178 · Dealer Letter #186 ·