December 13, 1961
Bulletin No. SB-879
Gearcases
SUBJECT: Change in Servicing Rubber "Spaghetti" Seals.
Rubber "spaghetti" seals 302513, 302604, 302622, 305118 and 305150 will no longer
be serviced when Parts Distributors' present stock of these seals is depleted.
They will be replaced by 309044 - rubber seal - 50' roll - list price $3.00, subject
to your regular parts discount.
All individual seals will now be cut to the correct length from 309044. It is
suggested that $.10 be charged for each cut piece. Over 30 average length seals
can be cut from 309044.
Until your Parts Distributors' stock of the individual seals is depleted, you may
order either 309044 or the quantity of individual seals you require. If you order
a quantity of individual seals and the distributor's stock of these seals is already
depleted, the distributor will substitute a roll or rolls of 309044 as shown by the
following examples: An order for a total of 20 individual seals will probably be
replaced by one 309044 - Seal - 50' roll. An order for a total of 95 individual
seals may be replaced by three 309044 - Seal - 50' roll. In the event you do not
order a quantity of seals as described above, but order only one seal such as
302622, and the distributor's stock of this seal is depleted, you normally will
receive one roll of 309044. Keep in mind the various ways in which you will
receive 309044 during the stock depletion period, and order accordingly.
Since the individual seal is no longer serviced and the cost per cut piece is so
low, it will no longer be a warranty replacement item. Gearcase seals will in-
stead be considered expendable just as gaskets, assembly grease, gasket cement,
etc.
The 1962 Parts Catalogs will show the individual seal with a reference or item
number as usual. However, the phrase "Cut from 309044" will be shown following
the corresponding part number.
The Master Parts Price List will show: 309044 - Rubber Seal - 50' Roll - $3.00.
As a reminder, refer to Service Bulletin SB-845 which shows the proper method
for cutting these seals to the correct length.
JOHNSON MOTORS
W. W. DeWees
Service Department
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