’71 Evinrude 40HP long shaft to short conversion

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  • August 31, 2017 at 11:06 am #64079
    frankr
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      No need to take the gearcase apart or change the rod. You can use a chainsaw file to cut a new notch for the connector bolt, exactly 5" below the existing notch. Then cut 5" off the rod. You don’t have to completely encircle the rod with the notch, just where the bolt goes through.
      I used to do it all the time.

      August 31, 2017 at 2:29 pm #64089
      garry-in-michigan
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        Same with the water tube. Just be sure to file off all the rough edges. . . 😉

        September 1, 2017 at 12:01 am #64112
        nj-boatbuilder57
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          So the only thing I really need is a driveshaft.

          Thanks guys….

          September 1, 2017 at 12:12 am #64113
          frankr
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            And the 5" shorter bolt at the rear of the gearcase.

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