Johnson Service Bulletin SB-962 - Obsolete Service Bulletins

Issued July 1, 1963, this four-page factory index identifies service bulletins whose information was transferred to service manuals, special tool catalogs, and the master price list. Each listed bulletin number has its own linkable anchor for future cross-references.

Johnson Motors Service Bulletin letterhead

July 1, 1963

SUBJECT:  Obsolete Service Bulletins.

The following Service Bulletins are now obsolete and 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.

GSM - General Service Manual (Ninth Edition)
VSM - V4 Service Manual (Second Edition)
STC - Special Tool Catalog (No. 163).
MPL - 1963 Johnson Master Price List.

Refer to the column at the right of each bulletin for its new location. Abbreviations GSM, VSM, STC and MPL, as explained above, are used due to space limitations. The letter "P" refers to page number.

SB-609Display StandsMPL
SB-634Test WheelsSTC
SB-655Magnesium Filler BlocksVSM 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 InstallationGSM P.499
SB-683Medallion-Elect.Start Kit - 18 H.P.Obsolete
SB-690Gasket-Powerhead to Exhaust Hsg. 35 H.P.GSM P.329
SB-692Checking Alignment-Gearcase & Exhaust Hsg.GSM P.367; VSM P.122-47
SB-7021959 V4 CarburetorObsolete
SB-706Reboring Cylinder (Factory Service)VSM P.74-6
SB-714Propeller Pitch BlockSTC
SB-715Care of Ignition Key SwitchGSM P.600; VSM P.140-2
SB-717Pinion thrust bearing & shim -50 H.P.VSM P.122-1
SB-720Heli-Coil InstallationGSM P.198; VSM P.88-2
SB-723Retainer & Needle AssemblyObsolete
SB-732Modify 1958-50 H.P. Carb. to 1959 Specs.VSM P.46-1
SB-735Paint Burning-Gearcase extension-50 H.P.VSM P.110-4

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SB-736Clamp kit #378091 for Display StandVSM P.199
SB-738Test WheelsSTC
SB-748Flywheel Puller #378103 & kit #378104STC
SB-752Flywheel Removal - 40 H.P.GSM P.13
SB-756Lockwasher for gearcase stud (See bulletin #SB-863)
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 #377067STC
SB-771Flywheel Key InstallationGSM P.331
SB-772Carburetor Adjustments- 75 H.P.VSM P.44
SB-774Spark Plug InstallationGSM P.78; VSM P.28
SB-779Reduce Steering Effort- 75 H.P.VSM P.122-12-1
SB-780Pinion Bearing - 75 H.P.VSM P.122-1-1
SB-784Packaging & Requirements - OMC Type 'B' Lube(See Bulletin #SB-877)
SB-789Water in CylindersVSM P.93-6
SB-790Thermo.melt Temperature StiksGSM P.347; VSM P.93-1
SB-791Redesigned Pistons & Rings - 35 H.P.GSM P.329
SB-797Propeller Pitch BlocksSTC
SB-799Servicing detail parts-tools #378103 & #378104STC
SB-800Service terminated-Piston & Rod SetsMPL
SB-801Factory Recommended Spark PlugsGSM P.78; VSM P.28
SB-802Intake Manifold Modification - 40 H.P.GSM P.334
SB-804Modified Stern Bracket - 75 H.P.VSM P.122-1-2
SB-805Modified Magneto Mounting Bracket 75 H.P.VSM P.54-10
SB-806Servicing Piston Rings in Complete SetsMPL
SB-808Generator Installation-1961 75 H.P.VSM P.132-1
SB-813Alternator Equipped EnginesVSM P.152-24
SB-814Fuel Pump Failures- 35 & 40 H.P.GSM P.177
SB-817Service of Detail Parts-Transom Clamps 75 H.P.VSM P.217
SB-81818 H.P. Cylinder ModificationGSM P.282
SB-820Complaints of Gear & Shifter Dog Wear - 75 H.P.VSM P.109-1
SB-821Water in CylindersVSM P.93-7
SB-823Modification of Engine CoversVSM P.219
SB-824Testing Battery Ignition CoilVSM P.28-6
SB-826Securing Sound Blankets in ShroudVSM P.219
SB-829Correction of Coil Index numberVSM P.28-6-1
SB-831Charging Batteries on Alternator EnginesVSM P.152-24-3
SB-833Studs for Starter Mounting Brkt. 40 H.P.GSM P.334
SB-834Breakage of Shift Linkage-50 & 75 H.P.VSM P.117-1
SB-835Flywheel Puller Screws-Alternator 75 H.P.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

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SB-839Pinion Bearing Puller 40, 50 & 75 H.P.STC
SB-841Revised tool order blanks (Includes new tools)STC
SB-844Testing Battery Ignition CoilVSM P.26-6
SB-845Gearcase Leakage PreventionGSM P.433; VSM P.110
SB-851Radio Interference Suppression KitAccessory Parts Catalog
SB-856Radio Interference Suppression KitAccessory Parts Catalog
SB-857Connecting Rod Change 40 & 75 H.P.GSM P.335; VSM P.84-1
SB-859Cotter Pin change-Prop Nut-75 H.P.VSM P.122-12-2
SB-860Needle Bearing Assembly Grease #378624(See Bulletin #SB-909)
SB-862Overchoking on Cold Starts - 75 H.P.VSM P.54-6
SB-863Overheating V-75 EnginesVSM P.93-2
SB-865New Optional Propeller (9½x10)-75 H.P.VSM P.122-15
SB-866Shroud trim band tool #378482- 40 & 75 H.P.GSM P.602; VSM P.218
SB-867Radio Interference Suppression KitAccessory Parts Catalog
SB-869Termination of Service- 10 H.P. Piston & Rod Assem.MPL
SB-872Termination of Service 25 & 30 H.P. Prop & Drive PinMPL
SB-876High Speed Nozzle-Float Chamber-40 H.P.GSM P.172
SB-880Propeller torque fixture 10 thru 75 H.P.STC
SB-883Coil InsulatorsVSM P.23
SB-886Water in cylindersVSM P.93-7
SB-888Three Piece Flywheels 1962-40 H.P.GSM P.60
SB-893Gearcase Head Bearing Puller #378447STC
SB-894Gearcase Bearing Race Puller & InstallerSTC
SB-895Driver Handle and Bearing InstallersSTC
SB-896Elimination of Driveshaft support-40 H.P.GSM P.473
SB-897Master Price List Changes & AdditionsObsolete
SB-898Screw Drivers for Fixed H.S. JetsGSM P.172; VSM P.54-15
SB-900Current Coupler for D.C.GeneratorAccessory Parts Catalog
SB-908New Style Gas Hose ClampGSM P.183; VSM P.53-2
SB-913Repair of ELECTRAMATIC GearcaseGSM P.475; VSM P.122-23
SB-916#379242 Venturi Locating Gage-75 H.P.STC
SB-917Piston Ring CompressorsSTC
SB-918Crankshaft Seal Puller-InstallerSTC
SB-919Gearcase Bearing-Remover & InstallerSTC
SB-920#379238 Propeller Hub Torque ShaftSTC
SB-922#379246 Bearing Race PullerSTC
SB-923#379241 Puller Jaw Set (See Dealer Letter No. 87)STC
SB-925Electro-Magnet Installer SetSTC
SB-927Modification of Special Tool (See Dealer Letter No. 87)STC
SB-928Special Tool #377565 Seal PullerObsolete
SB-938Price Change #377011 Display StandMPL

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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

Robert Compton
Administrative Assistant

RC:eb

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