Old 7.5 mercury ????????

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Hello guys, I also have been working on a 7.5 mrecury serial # 3279038 and my question is how do i know if this is a long or short shaft the year of this engine is a 1972 i believe but any help would be great Thanks.
 

Dunaruna

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Re: Old 7.5 mercury ????????

Yes, it is a 1972 model.
Measure from the anti-ventilation plate to the inside edge of the clamps (where the clamps sit on the transom).

15" is short
20" is long
25" is extra long

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