can someone tell how long this shaft is?

[mrimike]

i can pick this engine up for 375. it has low compression in one cyld. I was just going to buy for the lower unit.

i have a 200 johnson with a 20 inch shaft.
Is this one a 25 inch? just curious if it would pop right in or if i would need to pull my shaft and swap with this one.

and does anyone have a tip on pulling the shafts out without the oem tool?

 

[Chris1956]

Re: can someone tell how long this shaft is?

It looks to be long shaft. You might measure it to be sure.

The model number should also tell you. For example a J175EX is extra long. J175EL is longshaft. Swapping the driveshaft is a difficult change. Are you sure the lower will bolt up?

 

[Dhadley]

Re: can someone tell how long this shaft is?

The unit will bolt right up as long as your 200 is 79 or newer. The driveshaft is a tad less than a 1/4" shorter but will work as is. If you do decide to change the upper shaft, it's a snap. Literally. Once the pump is off the shaft pops out and the other one pops in. There is a special tool but a dealer can swap them (once the pump is out of the way) in about 2 minutes. No big deal.

You'll have to use the shift shaft from your 200.

 

[mrimike]

Re: can someone tell how long this shaft is?

i was trying to avoid the dealer..
What i was thinking was putting the lower unit in a vise and using some vice grips mid shaft and taking a big hammer to the vice grip hitting upwards. Figured it may pop out.
what do you think?