CDI 113-3865 Power Pack | J&E 150 & 175 HP Cross Flow | 1991-1998 | Sierra 18-5885-1

CDI 113-3865 — 6-Cylinder Power Pack | Johnson & Evinrude 150 & 175 HP Cross Flow | 1991–1998 | Replaces J&E 583865 & Sierra 18-5885-1

A failed power pack on a Johnson or Evinrude 6-cylinder cross flow outboard kills spark delivery to some or all cylinders — producing misfires, dead cylinders, hard starts, or a no-run condition. CDI 113-3865 is the current aftermarket replacement for this application, covering Johnson and Evinrude 150 and 175 HP cross flow engines with 35-amp charging systems from 1991 through 1998. Built-in 5800 RPM limiter matches the OEM specification. Replaces both the Johnson/Evinrude OEM 583865 and the superseded Sierra 18-5885-1.

Important: This power pack fits cross flow engines only. It is not compatible with loop-charged Johnson/Evinrude engines of the same horsepower and year range — confirm your engine type before ordering.

Part Specifications

• CDI Part Number: 113-3865
• Type: 6-cylinder power pack (CD ignition)
• Application: Johnson & Evinrude 150 & 175 HP cross flow outboard engines
• Charging System: 35-amp
• Years: 1991–1998
• RPM Limiter: 5800 RPM
• Engine Type: Cross flow only — not for loop-charged engines
• Replaces J&E OEM: 583865
• Part is now Sierra: 18-5885-1 (superseded)
• Vendor: CDI Electronics

Confirm Fitment Before Ordering

Power pack fitment depends on engine horsepower, year, charging system amp rating, and — critically — whether your engine is cross flow or loop-charged. Give us your Johnson/Evinrude engine model and serial number and we’ll confirm the correct power pack before you order — by email, text, or live chat.

Additional Information

• Vendor: CDI Electronics
• Part Number: 113-3865
• OEM Cross-Reference: Replaces Johnson/Evinrude 583865
• Supersedes Sierra: 18-5885-1
• Application: J&E 150 & 175 HP cross flow, 35-amp, 1991–1998

Installation Notes

Install following the applicable Johnson/Evinrude service manual for your engine model and year. Verify stator and timer base condition before installing a new power pack — a faulty stator or timer base can damage a new CDI unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I know if my engine is cross flow or loop-charged?
A: Cross flow and loop-charged (loop scavenged) refer to the intake/exhaust port design of the engine. On Johnson and Evinrude outboards of this era, the engine label or serial number decode will identify the model designation — cross flow models typically carry different model suffixes than loop-charged versions. If you’re not certain, give us your engine model and serial number and we’ll confirm — by email, text, or live chat. Installing the wrong power pack type for your engine design will result in a no-run or misfire condition.

Q: What are the symptoms of a failed power pack on a Johnson/Evinrude outboard?
A: Common symptoms include one or more dead cylinders, random misfires under load, hard starting, engine cutting out at speed, or a complete no-start condition with spark confirmed at the coils. The power pack controls ignition timing and spark delivery to each cylinder — when it fails, spark output becomes erratic or drops out entirely on affected cylinders.

Q: Should I test the stator and timer base before installing this power pack?
A: Yes — always test the stator and timer base before replacing the power pack. A failed stator or timer base produces symptoms nearly identical to a bad power pack, and installing a new CDI unit into a system with a faulty stator will damage the new pack. CDI Electronics publishes ignition system test procedures for Johnson/Evinrude engines — follow the test sequence before condemning or replacing any single component.

Q: What is the RPM limiter set to on this power pack?
A: The CDI 113-3865 has a built-in 5800 RPM limiter, matching the OEM specification for this engine application. If your engine was previously running above this limit with an aftermarket pack, it will be limited to 5800 RPM with this unit installed.

Q: Does this power pack cover both 150 and 175 HP engines?
A: Yes — CDI 113-3865 covers both 150 and 175 HP Johnson/Evinrude cross flow engines with 35-amp charging systems from 1991 through 1998. Confirm your engine’s charging system amp rating (35-amp vs. other) matches before ordering, as different charging system configurations use different power packs.