Johnson Service Bulletin SB-962 Rev. 1 - Obsolete Service Bulletins
Issued November 1965. Five searchable factory pages. Each bulletin entry has a direct link anchor, such as SB-869. Entries retain the original factory publication references.
November, 1965 SB-962 Rev. 1
SUBJECT: Obsolete Service Bulletins
The following Service Bulletins are now obsolete and are no longer available from the Factory Service Department.
The subject matter which was originally covered by each of these bulletins has now been included in one or more of the following publications.
APC - Accessory Parts Catalog
GSM - General Service Manual (Tenth Edition)
MPL - 1965 Johnson Master Parts Price List
PRG - 1965 Parts Reference Guide
STC - Special Tool Catalog (No. 165)
VSM - V4 Service Manual (Third Edition)
GSM - General Service Manual (Tenth Edition)
MPL - 1965 Johnson Master Parts Price List
PRG - 1965 Parts Reference Guide
STC - Special Tool Catalog (No. 165)
VSM - V4 Service Manual (Third Edition)
Please refer to the column at the right of each obsolete bulletin for the current location of the information that it contained.
Abbreviations GSM, VSM, STC and MPL, as explained above, are used due to space limitations. The letter "P." refers to page number.
| SB-576 | Refinishing Gas Tanks | Obsolete |
| SB-609 | Display Stands | MPL |
| SB-634 | Test Wheels | STC |
| SB-655 | Magnesium Filler Blocks | VSM P.88-1 |
| SB-658 | Replacing Cylinder Head Gaskets - 35 H.P. | GSM P.329 |
| SB-663 | Installing Extension Kit - 50 H.P. | VSM P.106-1 |
| SB-668 | H.S. Needle Detent Spring - 50 H.P. | VSM P.46-3 |
| SB-681 | Junction Box Installation | GSM P.499 |
| SB-683 | Medallion - Elect. Start Kit - 18 H.P. | Obsolete |
| SB-684 | Electrolysis (See SB-971) | |
| SB-690 | Gasket - Powerhead to Exhaust Hsg. - 35 H.P. | GSM P.329 |
| SB-692 | Checking Alignment - Gearcase & Exhaust Hsg. | GSM P.367; VSM P.122-47 |
| SB-702 | 1959 V4 Carburetor | Obsolete |
| SB-706 | Reboring Cylinder (Factory Service) | VSM P.74-6 |
| SB-714 | Propeller Pitch Block | STC |
PAGE 2 SERVICE BULLETIN #SB-962 Rev.1JOHNSON MOTORS, DIVISION OF OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION, WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS 60086
| SB-720 | Heli-Coil Installation | VSM P.88-2 |
| SB-723 | Retainer & Needle Assembly | Obsolete |
| SB-732 | Modify 1958-50 HP Carb. to 1959 Specs. | VSM P.46-1 |
| SB-735 | Paint Burning - gearcase extension - 50 HP | VSM P.110-4 |
| SB-736 | Clamp kit #378091 for Display Stand | VSM P.199 |
| SB-737 | Shift Lever Bind - Remote Control Boxes (See SB-737 Rev.1) | |
| SB-738 | Test Wheels | STC |
| SB-739 | Synchronizing Carburetor and Magneto 75 H.P. Series Engines | VSM P.54-7 |
| SB-741 | Transom Bracket Template | Obsolete |
| SB-745 | 40 & 75 H.P. Automatic Choke | GSM P.165; VSM P.54-1 |
| SB-746 | Optional Propellers | PRG |
| SB-748 | Flywheel Puller #378103 & kit #378104 | STC |
| SB-751 | Warranty Labor Claims | Obsolete |
| SB-752 | Flywheel Removal - 40 H.P. | GSM P.13 |
| SB-754 | Corrected Part Numbers Service Bulletin No. SB-737 (See SB-737 Rev.1) | |
| SB-756 | Lockwasher for gearcase stud (See SB-863) | |
| SB-761 | Optional Propellers - 40 H.P. Engines | PRG |
| SB-763 | Transom Drill Fixture - 75 H.P. | STC |
| SB-764 | Thrust Bearing & Shim - 50 & 75 H.P. | VSM P.122-1-1 |
| SB-766 | Torquing - gearcase Studs & Stud Nuts - 75 H.P. | VSM P.122-12 |
| SB-767 | Seal Puller #377067 | STC |
| SB-769 | Modification of Seal Installer #304722 | Obsolete |
| SB-771 | Flywheel Key Installation | GSM P.331 |
| SB-772 | Carburetor Adjustments - 75 H.P. | VSM P.44 |
| SB-774 | Spark Plug Installation | GSM P.78; VSM P.28 |
| SB-777 | Marine Care Outboard Engine Tune-Up (See SB-964) | |
| SB-779 | Reduce Steering Effort - 75 H.P. | VSM P.122-12-1 |
| SB-780 | Pinion Bearing - 75 H.P. | |
| SB-784 | Packaging & Requirements - OMC Type 'B' Lube (See SB-877) | |
| SB-788 | Spark Plug Prices | MPL |
| SB-789 | Water in Cylinders | VSM P.93-6 |
| SB-790 | Thermomelt Temperature Stiks | GSM P.347; VSM P.93-1 |
| SB-791 | Redesigned Pistons & Rings - 35 H.P. | GSM P.329 |
| SB-797 | Propeller Pitch Blocks | STC |
| SB-799 | Servicing detail parts - tools #378103 & #378104 | STC |
| SB-800 | Service terminated - Piston & Rod Sets | MPL |
| SB-801 | Factory Recommended Spark Plugs | GSM P.78; VSM P.28 |
| SB-802 | Intake Manifold Modification - 40 H.P. | GSM P.334 |
| SB-803 | Gearcase Extension Kits | PRG |
| SB-804 | Modified Stern Bracket - 75 H.P. | VSM P.122-1-2 |
| SB-805 | Modified Magneto Mounting Bracket - 75 HP | VSM P.54-10 |
PAGE 3 SERVICE BULLETIN #SB-962 Rev.1JOHNSON MOTORS, DIVISION OF OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION, WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS 60086
| SB-806 | Servicing Piston Rings in Complete Sets | MPL |
| SB-808 | Generator Installation - 1961 75 H.P. | VSM P.132-1 |
| SB-812 | Fuse & Terminal Blocks | Obsolete |
| SB-813 | Alternator Equipped Engines | VSM P.152-24 |
| SB-814 | Fuel Pump Failures - 35 & 40 H.P. | GSM P.177 |
| SB-816 | Torque Chart (See SB-901 Rev.3) | |
| SB-817 | Service of Detail Parts - Transom Clamps - 75 H.P. | VSM P.217 |
| SB-818 | 18 H.P. Cylinder Modification | GSM P.282 |
| SB-820 | Complaints of Gear & Shifter Dog Wear - 75 H.P. | VSM P.109-1 |
| SB-821 | Water in Cylinders | VSM P.93-7 |
| SB-823 | Modification of Engine Covers | VSM P.219 |
| SB-824 | Testing Battery Ignition Coil | VSM P.28-6 |
| SB-826 | Securing Sound Blankets in Shroud | VSM P.219 |
| SB-827 | Timing & Synchronization Dist. & Carb. 75 H.P. Alternator Models | VSM P.54-11 |
| SB-829 | Correction of Coil Index number | VSM P.28-6-1 |
| SB-831 | Charging Batteries on Alternator Engines | VSM P.152-24-3 |
| SB-833 | Studs for Starter Mounting Brkt. 40 HP | GSM P.334 |
| SB-834 | Breakage of Shift Linkage - 50 & 75 HP | VSM P.117-1 |
| SB-835 | Flywheel Puller Screws - Alternator 75 HP | STC |
| SB-836 | Jammed Voltage Regulator - Alternator - 75 H.P. | VSM P.152-23 |
| SB-838 | Poor or Rough Idling 40 & 75 H.P. | GSM P.179; VSM P.99-1 |
| SB-839 | Pinion Bearing Puller 40, 50 & 75 H.P. | STC |
| SB-840 | Pulling Pinion Bearings with Puller #378445 | STC |
| SB-841 | Revised tool order blanks (Includes new tools) | STC |
| SB-844 | Testing Battery Ignition Coil | VSM P.26-6 |
| SB-845 | Gearcase Leakage Prevention | GSM P.433; VSM P.110 |
| SB-846 | A Special Wrench for Powerhead Removal; 10 H.P. Models | STC |
| SB-851 | Radio Interference Suppression Kit | APC |
| SB-856 | Radio Interference Suppression Kit | APC |
| SB-857 | Connecting Rod Change 40 & 75 H.P. | GSM P.335; VSM P.84-1 |
| SB-858 | Price change of Auto-Lite's Spark Plug | MPL |
| SB-859 | Cotter Pin Change - Prop Nut - 75 H.P. | VSM P.122-2-2 |
| SB-860 | Needle Bearing Assem. Grease #378624 (See SB-909) | |
| SB-861 | a) New Condenser 580422 b) Coil & Condenser Usage with Test Specifications | Obsolete |
| SB-862 | Overchoking on Cold Starts - 75 H.P. | VSM P.54-6 |
| SB-863 | Overheating V-75 Engines | VSM P.93-2 |
| SB-865 | New Optional Propeller (9½ x 10) - 75 H.P. | VSM P.122-15 |
| SB-866 | Shroud trim band tool #378482 - 40 & 75 H.P. | GSM P.602 |
PAGE 4 SERVICE BULLETIN #SB-962 Rev.1JOHNSON MOTORS, DIVISION OF OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION, WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS 60086
| SB-867 | Radio Interference Suppression Kit | APC |
| SB-869 | Termination of Service - 10 H.P. Piston & Rod Assem. | MPL |
| SB-870 | Prevention of Piston Sticking by Using Marine Care Rust Preventative Oil (See SB-965) | |
| SB-871 | Propellers for 1962 Engines | PRG |
| SB-872 | Termination of Service 25 & 30 H.P. Prop & Drive Pin | MPL |
| SB-874 | Fuel Filter Change | MPL |
| SB-876 | High Speed Nozzle - Float Chamber - 40 HP | GSM P.172 |
| SB-880 | Propeller Torque Fixture 10 thru 75 HP | STC |
| SB-881 | Propeller Slippage Tests (See SB-1007) | |
| SB-882 | Carrying Handle - rear | PRG |
| SB-883 | Coil Insulators | VSM P.23 |
| SB-885 | Coil & Condenser Specs. - Stevens Analyzer (See SB-1064) | |
| SB-886 | Water in Cylinders | VSM P.93-7 |
| SB-887 | JOHNSON Paints (Air Dry Lacquers) (See SPB-326) | |
| SB-888 | Three Piece Flywheels 1962 - 40 H.P. | GSM P.60 |
| SB-890 | Coil & Condenser Specs. - Stevens Old Style Tester (See SB-1064) | |
| SB-893 | Gearcase Head Bearing Puller #378447 | STC |
| SB-894 | Gearcase Bearing Race Puller & Installer | STC |
| SB-895 | Driver Handle and Bearing Installers | STC |
| SB-896 | Elimination of Driveshaft support - 40 H.P. | GSM P.473 |
| SB-897 | Master Price List Changes & Additions | Obsolete |
| SB-898 | Screw Drivers for Fixed H.S. Jets | GSM P.172; VSM P.54-15 |
| SB-900 | Current Coupler for D.C. Generator | APC |
| SB-906 | Tempo Paints for the Electramatic Remote Control Box (See SPB-326) | |
| SB-907 | Adjustable Needle Valve Kit (See SB-1068) | |
| SB-908 | New Style Gas Hose Clamp | GSM P.183; VSM P.53-2 |
| SB-913 | Repair of ELECTRAMATIC Gearcase | GSM P.475; VSM P.122-23 |
| SB-916 | #379242 Venturi Locating Gage - 75 HP | STC |
| SB-917 | Piston Ring Compressors | STC |
| SB-918 | Crankshaft Seal Puller - Installer | STC |
| SB-919 | Gearcase Bearing - Remover & Installer | STC |
| SB-920 | #379238 Propeller Hub Torque Shaft | STC |
| SB-921 | 1962 SUPPLEMENTAL PAGES - to the General Service Manual | Obsolete |
| SB-922 | #379246 Bearing Race Puller | STC |
| SB-923 | #379241 Puller Jaw Set (See Dealer Letter No. 87) | |
| SB-925 | Electro-Magnet Installer Set | STC |
| SB-927 | Modification of Special Tool (See Dealer Letter No. 87) | |
| SB-928 | Special Tool #377565 Seal Puller | Obsolete |
PAGE 5 SERVICE BULLETIN #SB-962 Rev.1JOHNSON MOTORS, DIVISION OF OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION, WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS 60086
| SB-935 | Accessory Fuel Pump Kit | PRG |
| SB-938 | Price Change #377011 Display Stand | MPL |
| SB-939A | Correction to SB-939 (See SB-939) | |
| SB-945 | Torquing Cylinder Head Bolts (See SB-901 Rev.3) | |
| SB-948 | Location of Key Switch Plate - 1963 Engines | Obsolete |
| SB-951 | Modified Shifter Dog (See SB-1058) | |
| SB-952 | Optional Propellers | PRG |
| SB-952A | Discount on Optional Propellers | MPL |
| SB-955 | #377680 Junction Box Assembly | Obsolete |
| SB-956 | 1963 Johnson Master Price List | MPL |
| SB-961 | Rubber Tipped Carburetor Float Valve | MPL |
| SB-962 | Obsolete Service Bulletins (See SB-962 Rev.1) | |
| SB-973 | Adjustable High Speed Needle Valve Kit (See SB-1068) | |
| SB-978 | Loss of Engine RPM (See SB-1025) | |
| SB-982 Rev.1 | Orifice Plug Chart (See SB-982 Rev.2) | |
| SB-986 | Suggested Motor Trade-in Allowance for 1964 (See SB-1037) | |
| SB-1002 | Test Wheels | Obsolete |
| SB-1016 | Testing #379569 Ignition Coil on Stevens Analyzer (See SB-1064) | |
| SB-1018 | 1964 Master Price List | MPL |
| SB-1029 | Adjustable High Speed Carburetor Jet Kits (See SB-1068) | |
| SB-1051 | Champion UJ-4J Spark Plugs (See SB-1051 Rev.1) |
This is the most recent list of Obsolete Service Bulletins. All bulletins that have been obsoleted prior to this are so noted on your Service Bulletin Index - #SB-721, dated February, 1961.
Sincerely,
JOHNSON MOTORS
N. Peter Hansen
Administrative Assistant
NPH:rs
Historical reference
Factory bulletin numbers above are direct-link targets. This revised November 1965 list identifies the replacement publications for previously issued service bulletins. For critical technical citations, consult the original factory scan.