1966 Chrysler 50HP Model# 50671 Lower question

[chrisroberts916]

I bought this motor and it looks like there is a 5" extension in the lower unit making it a long shaft? I want to know if I can remove this without replacing the shaft? If these extension was sold as a bolt on with coupler of some sort? Anyone who has ran into one before and would like to share some light I would really appreciate it. It's going on a 1958 LoneStar Skylark and I don't need the extra lenth.
Thank You
Chris

 

[Nordin]

Re: 1966 Chrysler 50HP Model# 50671 Lower question

You have to change drivshaft and shiftrod, the watertube have an extentiontube that you pull off.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: 1966 Chrysler 50HP Model# 50671 Lower question

Take it off and see what's in there.You should change the impeller anyway.J

 

[antique fisherman]

Re: 1966 Chrysler 50HP Model# 50671 Lower question

I just pulled the lower end off an identical engine and it does have a long one piece shaft . Nice looking boat. I have an ARISTOCRAFT boat that looks similar, what brand is yours?

 

[wickware]

Re: 1966 Chrysler 50HP Model# 50671 Lower question

Would another option be to put an adapter on the transom to raise the motor? OR! Would the motor etc be too out of balance? I have the same extension on a 1970, 35 HP Chrysler on a 1969 Raycraft and it needs it and works well.

Are there other older Raycraft owners out there???

JOW

 

[Q_ball]

Re: 1966 Chrysler 50HP Model# 50671 Lower question

i'm doing just the opposite, short shaft converted to a long. i'd be willing to trade ya parts. the parts motor i picked up has what i need but it would be nice to have both of my motors all the same just in case i have any other problems.

 

[chrisroberts916]

Re: 1966 Chrysler 50HP Model# 50671 Lower question

i'm doing just the opposite, short shaft converted to a long. i'd be willing to trade ya parts. the parts motor i picked up has what i need but it would be nice to have both of my motors all the same just in case i have any other problems.

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