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Old September 22nd, 2007, 11:26 PM
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Default evinrude 140 from long to short shaft?

i have an 140 evinrude model 2140txcua that i think is an 87 motor and a 115hp 115693g i dont know what year the 115 is(cant seem to match up the numbers on the identification site),can i put the short shaft from the 115 on the long shaft 140 motor.i bought the boat and the motor sits about 6 inches(i have to measure again to be sure)too low .
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Old September 22nd, 2007, 11:59 PM
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Default Re: evinrude 140 from long to short shaft?

The 115 is a 76'. I don't think the cross over is possible. What you have to do is change the midsection to convert to a short shaft. Both engines are different designs.
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