1989 Johnson 140hp L/U bolt to a 1985 Johnson 140hp

Bobby D.

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Before I buy a 1989 Johnson 140 HP L/U will it bolt to my 1985 140 HP Johnson. Are they the same?<br />Both are 25" shafts.
 

93bronco

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Re: 1989 Johnson 140hp L/U bolt to a 1985 Johnson 140hp

yes , but you need to make sure of the prop size.<br />some of the 120tx's used the 25 inch shaft but with the smaller v4 case < 13spline count- 12 3/4 to 14in props><br />vrs the V6 case < 15spline count - 14 1/4 to<br /> 15 1/2 in prop><br />as well as the gear ratio the 120tx kept the same gear ratio as the 120/140 tl 2.00 to 1.<br />vs the 140tx @ 2.25 to 1.<br />-<br />if you have the same v6 gear case with the larger prop you should be fine.<br />if you dont you will have to buy props to fit.<br />the change in the gear ratio was to spin the larger prop.
 
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