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Johnson Service Bulletin #907 - Adjustable Needle Valve Kit

Issued June 8, 1962, this bulletin announces adjustable high-speed needle valve conversion kits for certain 40 and 75 h.p. engines. Johnson reported reduced high-altitude performance with fixed jets and offered kits 379188 and 379189 to restore adjustability.

Johnson Motors service bulletin letterhead
June 8, 1962Bulletin No. SB-907
Carburetors

SUBJECT:  Adjustable needle valve kit.
         40 h.p. RD(SL)-23 thru 24
         40 h.p. RK(L)-24
         75 h.p. V4S(L) & V4A(L)-13 thru 14

Factory illustration of adjustable high-speed needle valve components

Since introducing fixed jets on the subject engines, we have received scattered reports of slightly reduced performance at high altitudes by comparison to older engines having adjustable high speed needle valves.

We now have available two conversion kits which will provide adjustable jets on the subject engines. Each kit is complete for the engine it is intended to convert - no other parts need be purchased.

PART NO.DESCRIPTIONLIST PRICE
379188Adjustable high speed needle valve kit - 40 h.p.$1.50
379189Adjustable high speed needle valve kit - 75 h.p.2.70

Although installation is very simple, instructions are nevertheless provided with the kit. As you can see in the illustration, the parts are very basic and no machining or alteration to the engine is necessary. In order to adjust the needle valve, the shroud has to be removed and a screw driver used. This minimizes customer "readjustment" which frequently proves to be a source of trouble.

Order these kits only from your parts distributor. List prices are subject to the standard accessory discount.

JOHNSON MOTORS
W. W. DeWees
Service Department
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NOTE:  Post on your RD (40 h.p.), RK & V-75 indexes.