TOPIC: Conversion: Short to Long Shaft

Conversion: Short to Long Shaft 11 years 5 months ago #78434

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1577 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	I need to convert an early 1960's white Merc 800 to a long shaft engine. Anybody have the parts needed or a complete donor engine? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Conversion: Short to Long Shaft 11 years 5 months ago #78463

Dr_Frankenmerc Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1433 Karma: 185 Thank you received: 44	Is it a FGS model or a DR model 800?? I probably have everything you would need, but I am swamped right now, so there would be a delay in shipping. I'm in the state of Washington. Tim Calmes is in New York and probably has everything too. Thom frankenmerc at comcast dot net Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Conversion: Short to Long Shaft 11 years 5 months ago #78489

cap-n billybob Offline Contributing Member Posts: 363 Karma: 14 Thank you received: 8	I'm not sure it would fit but Joe just took a 5 inch spacer off my 115 merc. studs shaft connection everything looking to get rid of it i think. they advertize here in the little sliding box up there. Ferguson Poole marine billy Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Conversion: Short to Long Shaft 11 years 5 months ago #78507

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I'm not positive,...BUT if your 800 is a FGS model rather than a DR model,...Perhaps the Bay Kit "cap-n billybob" is offering might just work.
I 'think' the primary issue would be the reverse lock cam design conflict.
Joe Poole Jr should be able to determine this issue if he has these parts in hand.
Thom

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Re:Conversion: Short to Long Shaft 11 years 5 months ago #78538

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If you'll recall, there's a plastic spacer spool in there that transmits the motion of the brass shift cams to the lockout rod yoke.

I'd think that you could cut that spool in half then make a 5" spacer tube, this would retain the original function of the spool. Might be a bit awkward to assemble, but I imagine you could just put a few wraps of electrical tape on the pieces so they're all tied together, or assemble it with shrink sleeving so it's a cleaner-looking assembly.

Cheers.......ed