short shaft, long shaft?

hellbound

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i have a 55 hp long shaft and a 40 hp short shaft the 55 needs some work what would be the pitfalls to useing the short shaft in the meantime?
 

F_R

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Re: short shaft, long shaft?

For one thing, it won't reach the water.
 

Chinewalker

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Re: short shaft, long shaft?

Might not reach the water enough to ensure proper cooling, and certainly won't reach the water enough to do anything more than idle around.
- Scott
 

hellbound

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Re: short shaft, long shaft?

Oh, That Makes Sence I Guess That Was Probably A Stupid Question Huh? Sorry....
 

Silvertip

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Re: short shaft, long shaft?

It wasn't a stupid question. It was merely a question that was asked before giving the situation some thought.
 
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