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[vwluv32]

I might get a 65 18hp johnson, are they tough and bulletproof, and what will interchange between that and my 57 18hp?
Thanks,
Chris

 

[rjezuit]

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Almost everything mechanical will interchange. It should be as bulletproof as the '57 or more so, as they are virtually the same. Rick

 

[vwluv32]

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thanks I was hoping to hear that

 

[rjezuit]

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I have some parts breakdowns for my '56 15HP and if you look at BRP's site most of the stuff on that one even interchanges up through the early 70's .

 

[F_R]

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Biggest differences are the '65 has a thermostat, which means a different cylinder block and head. And of course the obvious different hood and mountings.

 

[rjezuit]

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Agreed, but the "wear" parts are pretty much the same. Rick