can a long shaft motor be converted to a short with just the removal of the spacer/ drive pieces in the drive column, or is it more complicated/ not doable at all?
Howdy, Oper2nyst.<br /><br />Welcome to iboats. <br /><br />Yes, it is doable. You need your engine model number to ensure the right parts.<br /><br />You need the short driveshaft, shift linkage, water tube and on some models the leg.<br /><br />Since conversions the other way are common, you might be able to swap parts with someone, or even swap engines.<br /><br />Try the iboats Want Ads http://www.iboats.com/boats/marine--1/boating_want_ads--108 to find a swapper or someone who has what you need.<br /><br />No luck there, try www.twincityoutboard.com<br /><br />Good luck.