1976 johnson 135 clutch dog part#

[deville]

Hey guys
I need a clutch dog for my '76 135 and I can't seem to get a reliable part number. The two I have are completly different. Doey anybody have a real part # and a vendor? Are there any interchane compatible lower units? Pease help!!!

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 1976 johnson 135 clutch dog part#

What is your model number?

Im seeing 317797 as the part number. Not too cheap either

 

[emdsapmgr]

Re: 1976 johnson 135 clutch dog part#

High Trim is on the money. That's the part-available from any Bombardier dealer. Around $235.

 

[deville]

Re: 1976 johnson 135 clutch dog part#

Model# 135EL76D
I was contemplating finding another lower unit altogether. The skeg has been chipped and gouged then ground down so much by other PO's, its actually shorter than the low edge of the prop blades. Do y'all think an 85 or 110 hp lower would kill my low or high end torque? Or should I invest in a "skeg guard". I have a chance to get a '75 135 evinrude with a bad power head, but I would hate to be in the same boat I'm in now (bad pun).
Any thoughts?
Thanks

 

[AlTn]

Re: 1976 johnson 135 clutch dog part#

try... Top Secret Files...Lower Unit Interchange Chart..post # 32

 

[deville]

Re: 1976 johnson 135 clutch dog part#

Duh....why didn't I think of that
Thanks for the reminder. Stickys rule!!!

 

[deville]

Re: 1976 johnson 135 clutch dog part#

I'm still not sure about the drive gear ratios. The 115 should be close to what I have now. Its the 85 that's got me wondering. It just so happens that I can get the 85 real cheap....like free....but I really don't want to sacrifice the performance of the 135. Before the lower damage, my '79 carlson 16ft would fly and power thru torns like a gocart. I just don't want to turn it into a 'dumptruck'