25 inch shaft to 20 inch?

[87samurai]

I have a 1994 black max with a 20 inch shaft the power head is blown can i get a 25 inch motor and convert it to 20 inch? Any help is appreciated.

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: 25 inch shaft to 20 inch?

If its a factory 25 inch...no. If it has the 5 inch aftermarket spacer yes but $$ and time consuming

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 25 inch shaft to 20 inch?

If the 25" motor has the 5" spacer and your 20" gearcase is good, you should be able to swap them. You will need to swap the studs on the midsection as well. The watertubes should have 5" extensions you may remove. I forget what you need to do about the shift rod, but it worked for me, when I did my swap.

You may be able to swap the powerhead instead.

 

[87samurai]

Re: 25 inch shaft to 20 inch?

Thanks guys im having a hard time finding a 20 inch motor..