Johnson Service Bulletin 962 Revision 2 - Obsolete Service Bulletins

Issued December 1966, this six-page index lists obsolete Johnson service bulletins and identifies where their technical information could subsequently be found. Each listed bulletin has its own searchable entry and link.

Johnson Motors gray Service Bulletin letterhead

December, 1966

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 - 1966 Johnson Master Parts Price List
PRG - 1966 Parts Reference Guide
STC - Special Tool Catalog (No. 166)
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-576Refinishing Gas Tanks Obsolete
SB-609Display Stands MPL
*SB-615Key Service - Ignition & Starter Switch ' (See SPB-#368 )
SB-634Test Wheels STC
SB-655Magnesium Filler Blocks VSM P.88-1
SB-658Replacing Cylinder Head Gaskets-35 H.P. GSM P.329
SB-663Installing Extension Kit - 50 H.P. VSM P.106-1
SB-668H.S. Needle Detent Spring -- 50 H.P. VSM P.46-3
SB-681Junction Box Installation GSM P.499
SB-683Medallion-Elect, Start Kit - 18 H.P. Obsolete
SB-684Electrolysis (See SB-971)
SB-690Gasket--Powerhead to Exhaust Hsg. 35 HP GSM P.329
SB-692Checking Alignment-Gearcase & Exhaust Hsg. GSM P.367 VSM P.122-47
SB-7021959 V4 Carburetor Obsolete
SB-706Reboring Cylinder (Factory Service) VSM P.74-6
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SB-714Propeller Pitch Block STC
*SB-715Care of Ignition Key Switch GSM P.600 YU VSM P.140-2
*SB-717Pinion Thrust Bearing & Shim - 50 H.P. VSM P.,122-1
SB-720Heli-Coil Installation VSM P.88-2
SB-723Retainer & Needle Assembly Obsolete
*SB-728Warranty Labor Claims Obsolete
*SB-731Shift Lever Cross Shaft RDS-20 thru RD, RDS-21B MPL
SB-732Modify 1958-50 HP Carb, to 1959 Specs. VSM P.46-1
SB-735Paint Burning-gearcase extension-50 HP VSM P.,110-4
SB-736Clamp kit #378091 for Display Stand VSM P.199
SB-737Shift Lever Bind - Remote Control Boxes
SB-737 Rev.1)
SB-738Test Wheels STC
SB-739Synchronizing Carburetor and Magneto 75 H.P. Series Engines VSM P.54-7
SB-741Transom Bracket Template Obsolete
SB-74540 & 75 H.P. Automatic Choke GSM P.165 VSM P.54-1
SB-746Optional Propellers PRG
SB-748Flywheel Puller #378103 & kit #378104 STC
SB-751Warranty Labor Claims Obsolete
SB-752Flywheel Removal - 40 H.P. GSM P.13
SB-754Corrected Part Numbers Service Bulletin
SB-737(See Bulletin SB-737 Rev.1)
SB-756Lockwasher for gearcase stud (See Bulletin SB-863 )
SB-761Optional Propellers - 40 H.P. Engines PRG '.)
SB-763Transom Drill Fixture - 75 H.P. STC
SB-764Thrust Bearing & Shim - 50 & 75 H.P. VSM P.122-1-1
SB-766Torquing-gearcase Studs & Stud Nuts - 75 H.P. VSM P.122-12
SB-767Seal Puller #377067 tyue:
SB-769Modification of Seal Installer #304722 Obsolete
SB-771Flywheel Key Installation GSM P.331
SB-772Carburetor Adjustments - 75 H.P. VSM P.44
SB-774Spark Plug Installation GSM Bo7s VSM Pe2s
SB-777Marine Care Outboard Engine Tune-Up
*SB-964)
SB-779Reduce Steering Effort - 75 H.P. VSM P.122-12-1
SB-780Pinion Bearing - 75 H.P. VSM P.122-1-1
*SB-781Gears - 10 through 18 H.P. Engines MPL
SB-784Packaging & Requirements - OMC Type 'B!' Lube
*SB-877)
SB-788Spark Plug Prices MPL
SB-789Water in Cylinders VSM P.93-6
SB-790Thermomelt Temperature Stiks GSM P.347 VSM P.93-1
SB-791Redesigned Pistons & Rings - 35 H.P. GSM P.329
*SB-793Water Pump Housing - 35 HP Engines MPL
*SB-796Overheating - Cylinder Head Gasket (See SB-1103 ) ro)
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SB-797Propeller Pitch Blocks STC
SB-799Servicing detail parts-tools #378103 & : #378104 stc
SB-800Service terminated-Piston & Rod Sets MPL
SB-801Factory Recommended Spark Plugs GSM - P.78 VSM P.28 |
SB-802Intake Manifold Modification - 40 H.P. GSM P.334
SB-803Gearcase Extension Kits PRG
SB-804Modified Stern Bracket - 75 H.P. VSM P.122-1-2
SB-805Modified Magneto Mounting Bracket-75 HP VSM P.54-10
SB-806Servicing Piston Rings in Complete Sets MPL
SB-808Generator Installation-1961 75 H.P. VSM P.132-1
SB-812Fuse & Terminal Blocks Obsolete
SB-813Alternator Equipped Engines VSM P.152-24
SB-814Fuel Pump Failures - 35 & 40 H.P. GSM P.177
SB-816Torque Chart (See SB-901 Rev.3)
SB-817Service of Detail Parts-Transom Clamps - 75 H.P. VSM P.217
SB-81818 HP Cylinder Modification GSM P.282
SB-820Complaints of Gear & Shifter Dog Wear - 7WSeHLes VSM P.109-1
SB-821Water in Cylinders VSM P.93-7
SB-823Modification of Engine Covers VSM P.219
SB-824Testing Battery Ignition Coil VSM P.28-6
SB-826Securing Sound Blankets in Shroud VSM P.219
SB-827Timing & Synchronization Dist. & Carb. 75 H.P. Alternator Models VSM P.54-11
SB-829Correction of Coil Index number VSM. P.28-6-1
SB-831Charging Batteries on Alternator Engines VSM P.152-24-3
SB-833Studs for Starter Mounting Brkt. 40 HP GSM P.334
SB-834Breakage of Shift Linkage - 50 & 75 HP VSM P.117-1
SB-835Flywheel Puller Screws-Alternator 75 HP STC
SB-836Jammed Voltage Regulator-Alternator - 75 H.P. VSM P.152-23
SB-838Poor or Rough Idling 40 & 75 H.P. GSM P.179 VSM P.99-1
SB-839Pinion Bearing Puller 40, 50 & 75 H.P. STC
SB-840Pulling Pinion Bearings with Puller #378445 STC
SB-841Revised tool order blanks (Includes new tools) STC
SB-844Testing Battery Ignition Coil VSM P.26-6
SB-845Gearcase Leakage Prevention GSM P.433 = VSM P.110
SB-846A Special Wrench for Powerhead Removal; 10 H.P. Models STC
*SB-849Stevens AC-DC Circuit Analyzer Model AT-100 (See SPB-#341 Rev. 1)
SB-851Radio Interference Suppression Kit APC
SB-856Radio Interference Suppression Kit APC
SB-857Connecting Rod Change 40 & 75 H.P. GSM P.335; VSM P.84-1
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SB-858Price change of Auto-Lite's Spark Plug MPL
SB-859Cotter Pin Change-Prop Nut - 75 H.P. VSM P.122-12-2
SB-860Needle Bearing Assem. Grease #378624 (See SB-909)
SB-861a) New Condenser 580422 b) Coil & Condenser Usage with Test Specifica- tions Obsolete
SB-862Overchoking on Cold Starts - 75 H.P. VSM P.54-6
SB-863Overheating V-75 Engines VSM P.93-2
SB-865New Optional Propeller (9%x10)-75 H.P. VSM P.122-15
SB-866Shroud trim band tool #378482-40 & 75 H.P. GSM P.602
SB-867Radio Interference Suppression Kit APC
SB-869Termination of Service-l10 H.P. Piston & Rod Assem. MPL
SB-870Prevention of Piston Sticking by Using
*SB-965)
SB-871Propellers for 1962 Engines PRG
SB-872Termination of Service 25 & 30 H.P. Prop & Drive Pin MPL
SB-874Fuel Filter Change MPL
SB-876High Speed Nozzle-Float Chamber-40 HP GSM P.172
*SB-877OMC Type "C" Lubricant (See SB-1097)
SB-880Propeller Torque Fixture 10 thru 75 HP STC
SB-881Propeller Slippage Tests (See Bulletin SB-1007 Rev.1)
SB-882Carrying Handle - rear PRG
SB-883Coil Insulators VSM P.23
SB-885Coil & Condenser Specs.-Stevens Analyzer
SB-1064) @
SB-886Water in Cylinders VSM P.93-7
SB-887JOHNSON Paints (Air Dry Lacquers) (See Bulletin SPB-#326 )
SB-888Three Piece Flywheels 1962-40 H.P. GSM P.60
SB-890Coil & Condenser Specs.-Stevens Old Style Tester
SB-1064)
SB-893Gearcase Head Bearing Puller #378447 STC
SB-894Gearcase Bearing Race Puller & Installer STC
SB-895Driver Handle and Bearing Installers STC
SB-896Elimination of Driveshaft support - 40 H.P. GSM P.473
SB-897Master Price List Changes & Additions Obsolete
SB-898Screw Drivers for Fixed H.S, Jets GSM P.172 VSM P.54-15
SB-900Current Coupler for D,C, Generator APC
*SB-902Test Wheel - 1962 Engines and up (See SB-1078)
SB-906Tempo Paints for the Electramatic Remote Control Box (See Bulletin SPB-326)
SB-907Adjustable Needle Valve Kit (See Bulletin SB-1068 )
SB-908New Style Gas Hose Clamp GSM P.183
SB-912 R.3Gearcase Capacities: 1949 thru '66 Engines (See SB-912 Rev. 4)
SB-912 Rev. 4)
SB-913Repair of ELECTRAMATIC Gearcase GSM P.475 VSM P.122-23 YU
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SB-916#379242 Venturi Locating Gage - 75 HP STC
SB-917Piston Ring Compressors STC
SB-918Crankshaft Seal Puller-Installer sTC
SB-919Gearcase Bearing-Remover & Installer STC
SB-920#379238 Propeller Hub Torque Shaft STC
SB-9211962 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-925Electro-Magnet Installer Set 'STC
SB-927Modification of Special Tool (See Dealer Letter No. 87)
SB-928Special Tool #377565 Seal Puller Obsolete
SB-935Accessory Fuel Pump Kit PRG
SB-938Price Change #377011 Display Stand MPL
SB-939ACorrection to SB-939 (See Bulletin SB-939)
SB-945Torquing Cylinder Head Bolts (See Bulletin SB-901 Rev.3)
SB-948Location of Key Switch Plate - 1963 Engines Obsolete
SB-951Modified Shifter Dog (See Bulletin SB-1058)
SB-952Optional Propellers PRG
SB-952ADiscount on Optional Propellers MPL
*SB-954Discontinuance of Detail Service - 75 H.P. Leaf Valves MPL
SB-955#377680 Junction Box Assembly Obsolete
SB-9561963 Johnson Master Price List MPL
SB-961Rubber Tipped Carburetor Float Valve MPL
SB-962 R.1Obsolete Service Bulletins (See Bulletin SB-962 Rev. 2)
*SB-964OMC ACCESSORIES Engine Cleaner APC PRG
*SB-965OMC ACCESSORIES Rust Preventative APC PRG
*SB-970OMC ACCESSORIES Break-in Lubricant APC PRG
SB-978Loss of Engine RPM (See Bulletin SB-1025)
*SB-979Part No, 379664 Screwdriver stc
*SB-982R.l Orifice Plug Chart (See Bulletin SB-982 Rev.2)
*SB-983Piston Ring Compressor for 35 HP Engines - P/N 310673 STC
*SB-984Special Tools for Gearcase Disassembly STC
SB-986Suggested Motor Trade-in Allowance
*SB-1083)
*SB-990Test Wheel - 90 HP - P/N 379695 sTC
*SB-991R.,1 Service Aids & Literature -
SB-1086)
*SB-992Special Tools - Ordering Procedure Obsolete
SB-1002Test Wheels Obsolete
*SB-1007Change in Torque Values - Bushing to
SB-1007 Rev. 1)
SB-1016Testing #379569 Ignition Coil on
SB-1064)
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SB-10181964 Master Price List MPL
SB-1029Adjustable High Speed Carburetor @
SB-1068)
*SB-1031Automatic Choke & Override - 90 HP Obsolete
*SB-1037Suggested Motor Trade-in Allowance
SB-1110)
*SB-1040Checking the Transistor Charging Cir-
SB-1040 Rev. 1)
SB-1051Champion UJ-4J Spark Plugs (See Bulletin SB-1113)
*SB-1051 R.1Champion UJ-4J Spark Plugs (See Bulletin SB-1113)
*SB-1083Suggested Motor Trade-in Allowance (See SB-1110)

This is the most recent list of Obsolete Service Bulletins. Bulletins obsoleted since the issuance of SB-962 Rev. 1, dated November, 1965 are indicated by an asterisk (*).

Sincerely,

JOHNSON MOTORS

Carl Klawonn
Administrative Assistant

CK:rs

NOTE: Destroy SB-962 Rev. 1 dated November, 1965. Note "Rev. 2" in your Miscellaneous Index under the heading "Engine Miscellaneous".

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