Long and Short Shafts

[titus95]

What is the difference between a long and short shaft in the lower unit? Are they speaking about the drive shaft or the prop shaft? What is the most likely length for a 1973 850 Merc? Thanks....<br /> Ben

 

[fone_man]

Re: Long and Short Shafts

Titus95:<br /><br />Read recent post on "question on thread etiquitte"... as we post we look for additional comments on these issues/post to assist you & when you keep posting new message with same basic info/question it is hard for us to track & answer appropriatly.<br /><br />I hope this helps & I gave you soem ideas for prop shaft on your other post...<br /><br />

<br /><br /><br /><br />------------------<br />"Keep It Between The Bouys" & "Good Luck"!!!<br /><br />fone_man

 

[fone_man]

Re: Long and Short Shafts

Helpful Links: Outboard Motors | Powerheads / Lower Units | Manuals | Props | Parts | Search Forums <br /> <br /><br /><br /> Search Results: <br />Displaying Topics 1 - 4 (4 total) New Search | Back to Forums <br />Topic Name Date Forum/Archive <br />HELP! Lower Unit/Prop Shaft,Gears, etc........ titus95 August 11, 2001 Engines and Motors <br />Propr Shaft/Dimensions For Engine? titus95 August 13, 2001 Engines and Motors <br />Power Trim/General Info For Mercury Engine titus95 August 13, 2001 Engines and Motors <br />Long and Short Shafts titus95 August 14, 2001 Engines and Motors <br /> <br />Results of search brought up similar questions/requests.. I hope this posts right or it might be confusing????<br /><br />------------------<br />"Keep It Between The Bouys" & "Good Luck"!!!<br /><br />fone_man

 

[titus95]

Re: Long and Short Shafts

Sorry....You have a very good point to the question at hand by Stinger1. I totally understand that every question that is posted here is only something that someone has asked a million times before...it can easily be disturbing. I guess I was only looking for the easy way out....wrong....I really should look around...but I really do appreciate this site...and once again I thank you. <br /> Ben

 

[fone_man]

Re: Long and Short Shafts

Ben:<br /><br />If no one answers your post you can always bring it back to the top by replying to your own post... this helps when we are not on-line at the time... I try to run down the past day or so to see if I can help anyone... You are right... this is a great site & forum!!! Hope I can help you in the future...<br /><br />c-ya<br /><br />

<br /><br /><br /><br />------------------<br />"Keep It Between The Bouys" & "Good Luck"!!!<br /><br />fone_man

 

[fone_man]

Re: Long and Short Shafts

Ben:<br /><br />Forgot.........<br /><br />If you give me serial number of your Merc 850 I will try to pin point Models for you!!!<br /><br />Also, Russ will get back with you on used shaft either way he is good to deal with!!!<br /><br />

<br /><br /><br />------------------<br />"Keep It Between The Bouys" & "Good Luck"!!!<br /><br />fone_man

 

[adrian bick]

Re: Long and Short Shafts

It is a basic thing. Short shaft means the transom on the boat is 15" high, long shaft the transom is 20" high, extra long shaft is 25" high, double extra long is 30" high . In all cases there is the same amount of lower unit and prop below the hull. A most confusing thing made simple.

 

[titus95]

Re: Long and Short Shafts

Thank You....I am working on getting a lower unit and the mechanic asked about short or long shaft? I didn't have a clue....thanks now I can continue on! This boating technique and verbage can seem to be more than it is before getting started....its been very interesting. Thanks Again!<br /> Ben