I just picked up this motor, it is a long shaft and i really need a short shaft but i am just gonna get a lift on the rear for now. the motor has sat outside for 3 years and has not ran. I plan on doing all the regular tune up stuff, but i have a question with this motor with it not shift into gear unless the motor is running? I was just looking over the motor and it seems that the shifter wont move very much. I dont want to break the shift lever but i was just curious. also has anyone converted one of these motors to short shaft?