Exchanging Johnson 25 hp short shaft to long shaft

[suttonc311]

All, I have a 2005 Johnson 25 (J25TELSOM) short shaft. I have the long shaft that was orignally on the engine. In the process of coverting back to long. I have all but the two nuts below the powerhead removed. The two nuts are attached to studs that are attached to the top of the exhaust housing. Before I bend an offset box wrench to allow it to fit in the small area, are there any other tricks to getting these loose? Thanks in advance.

 

[boobie]

Re: Exchanging Johnson 25 hp short shaft to long shaft

Bend the box end wrench. OMC made a special wrench for this but it's just cheaper to bend the wrench.