6hp Johnson Too Long

[rcoviello]

I'm contemplating making my 6 hp long shaft Johnson a shorter shaft to work as a kicker on the back of my fishing boat. Engine Model# 6R-74C, serial# J3936556. I took the lower unit off and removed the spacer. I was thinking of cutting down and rewelding the shaft and shortening the water tube. The problem is the shift shaft. Can I somehow make this shorter and reconnect it?

 

[ob]

Re: 6hp Johnson Too Long

If that 6 hp is a good running motor otherwise,I would look into trading for comparable one of desired shaft length before I attempted an autopsy.Just my 2 cents.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: 6hp Johnson Too Long

Might want to look around for a short shaft junker that you could get the parts you need off of. Try E-Bay for one.

 

[rcoviello]

Re: 6hp Johnson Too Long

Thanks guys. I kinda figured I would get responses of the like. Anyone have a 1974 6hp Johnson short shaft they want to trade?????

 

[NathanY]

Re: 6hp Johnson Too Long

Just get the taller transom mount. You will be able to use the longshaft motor without any problems.<br /><br />You could use this and mount it where you what it.<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cg...art_id=019494563&current_category=motor mount