115 Johnson lower unit vs. 135 Evinrude lower unit

[schooter]

Will a 77 Johnson 115 hp lower unit fit a 77 or later 135 hp Evinrude?

 

[racerone]

Re: 115 Johnson lower unit vs. 135 Evinrude lower unit

Check to make sure you get the same gear on both when pushing DOWN on the shift rod.-----Down gets you forward on the hydro-mechanical units.-------Also there may be a slight difference in gear ratio on the 135 vrs the 85 and 115 HP units.------76 was the last year for the 135 rated V-4 ------There was a mid year change on the 77 model V-4 too.

 

[Vintin]

Re: 115 Johnson lower unit vs. 135 Evinrude lower unit

Original post:

I've got two 1977 135hp Johnsons so I don't believe 1976 was the last year for the 135. Both are mechanical.

EDIT:
I was mistaken. My two 135's are 1976 and do have the hydro-mechanical shift.

 

[jimmbo]

Re: 115 Johnson lower unit vs. 135 Evinrude lower unit

76 was the last year for the 135. in 77 the 140 was introduced. The 135, the 99.6 engine, always had the hydro-mechanical shift. the 140 introduced the unassisted mechanical shift

 

[racerone]

Re: 115 Johnson lower unit vs. 135 Evinrude lower unit

Not sure where some folks get their information but 1977 was the first year for the 140 hp models.