DownNDirtyNeil
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ok so ill openly admit this is backyard work.... that said I have a 74 Johnson 135 model # 135esl74b ser # j4001733 that has no spark due to a overheated stator you can see the stuff inside melted out its a no brainer.
I also have a 78 85hp model # 85895c ser# j00028227 that's become a parts motor. the gearcase or lower unit was used to replace the one on the 135hp after I found it full of water.
the 135 has the better heads as well as the "hump back" so im trying to keep it alive. the stator/mag assy looks close enouff to work but im just not sure. has anyone tried this swap before ??? I know the coils mount differently but I belive a simple wire change will do it. there wiring is very close as well as the bolt holes and timing ring. any help at all????
I need some input from some rude dudes.
thanx in advance
I also have a 78 85hp model # 85895c ser# j00028227 that's become a parts motor. the gearcase or lower unit was used to replace the one on the 135hp after I found it full of water.
the 135 has the better heads as well as the "hump back" so im trying to keep it alive. the stator/mag assy looks close enouff to work but im just not sure. has anyone tried this swap before ??? I know the coils mount differently but I belive a simple wire change will do it. there wiring is very close as well as the bolt holes and timing ring. any help at all????
I need some input from some rude dudes.
thanx in advance