I have been looking for a replacment for my '73 40 HP Mercury outboard for about a year. I found one for a reasonable price but now the drive shaft is about 2 inches too long. Is there a way to remove the drive shaft from my busted lower unit and out it on my new one?
I have also thought about getting a proffesional welder to cut the extra inches out of the new shaft so it will fit. Is this a good back up plan or so I need to start over from scratch?
I have also thought about getting a proffesional welder to cut the extra inches out of the new shaft so it will fit. Is this a good back up plan or so I need to start over from scratch?