Will evinrude work on johnson

Derek123

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How is everyone? So I have a J140tlens which is a johnson 140 1992. Lower unit has failed. I just purchased a 1996 evinrude ocean pro lower unit 20” will it work? Casing is almost identical except shift shaft looks a bit different and drive shaft is a bit shorter by less than an inch. Will it work please help!!!
 
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racerone

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Any pictures?-----Only difference between Johnson and Evinrude is the color of paint.-----You would have to swap your shift rod into the replacement gearcase and set the shift rod height.---Then give it a try.-----Is driveshaft 1/4" shorter or 7/8" shorter ?
 

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You will have to install the driveshaft ( if it is good ) from your 1992 model.----Lot of work and pinion gear must be shimmed correctly !
 

Derek123

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Wow that really sucks I guess I’ll be selling the one i have to buy the correct one
 

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For a novice it is always best to ask before you spend your beer tokens
 

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Just buy the correct driveshaft for the 1996...339059 and then it will fit
 

racerone

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If it is a 2 piece driveshaft it might just be you need to swap out the upper driveshaft.---No shimming required.
 

Faztbullet

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The 1996 is a 2 piece...just pop it out of clip and install the correct shaft .
 

Faztbullet

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Order the puller and driveshaft..takes about 10 minutes to set up, pull and change..
 

Derek123

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Order the puller and driveshaft..takes about 10 minutes to set up, pull and change..
Will I be able to use my driveshaft from my original lower unit?
 

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No ..you will need to get the 2 piece one.. Use the puller to remove the one from the 1996 unit and take the new driveshaft and pop it in place, reinstall impeller components and install you old shift rod to spec height..
 
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