how to get foot back on 40 HP

[pettitt]

I bought a used lower unit for my 96 Force (mercury) 40HP. It is a mercury, but looks exact. I can get the foot to withing a couple of inches but it won't go any moore. The drive shaft is in far enough to turn the flywheel, the shift linkage is fine. Is it time to get a hammer?<br />Need help now..<br />thanks

 

[12Footer]

Re: how to get foot back on 40 HP

Just a stab at it.<br /><br />Measure the old shaft,and make sure it's the same length. There may be a difference between Merc and Force, or it may be the l/u from a long shaft motor, or different HP.<br />If it's the driveshaft length, just get a seal kit, and use your original shaft in the new l/u.