1956 Evinrude 15hp long or short shaft?

charles reina · #1 March 7th, 2007, 10:26 AM

Hi Guys,
I am looking at a 1956 Evinrude Fastwin 15hp, mdl 15016-15705. Need help finding out if it is a long or short shaft?
Thanks,
Charlie

Chinewalker · #2 March 7th, 2007, 10:43 AM

If it is a long shaft, it will have a 5-inch extension bolted between the exhaust housing and the lower unit housing.
- Scott

F_R · #3 March 7th, 2007, 10:45 AM

It left the factory as a short shaft. But it may have been converted since then. If it is long shaft it will have an unmistakable 5" spacer between the lower unit gearcase and midsection.

tashasdaddy · #4 March 7th, 2007, 11:22 AM

measure from where it sits on the transom to the bottom flat plate. measure your transom. had a '55 15 rude short shaft measured 18" +- i put a piece of 3/4 under the transom clamp to raise it on a 16 " transom.

charles reina · #5 March 7th, 2007, 04:23 PM

Thank you guys! I've been told that FROM THE TOP OF THE STAND (transom) TO THE FIN ABOVE THE PROP IS ABOUT 19 INCHES. I now need to go measure my transom and do the math, might need to add a piece of 3/4 as suggested.
Thanks again,
Charlie

steelespike · #6 March 7th, 2007, 04:42 PM

Sounds like a long shaft but as stated there will be a very obvious 5 inch extension in there if it is a long shaft.

tashasdaddy · #7 March 7th, 2007, 05:05 PM

the best advice i can give you, is take it for a spin, check for the clutch dog, banging, it will feel like you hit a log, and a loud klunk. here's a link for carb adjustments for that engine, it's the bottom 1/2 2 knob settings. they will make it purr.