Need Identification Help

[ffountain]

I'm looking at an ad for a Mariner 40hp and all the guy can tell me about it is that it was running when removed. I ask for the serial # and if he knew if it was a long or short shaft. He sent me the serial # 0C187896 and HP30JET. I haven't been able to find out what he has. I'm looking for a short shaft for my 16ft river boat and don't know how to tell if I go look which it is. Any and all help would be appreciated. The picture from his ad says its a 40hp.

 

[roscoe]

ummm, thats not a jet drive

 

[Alumarine]

That serial number is for a 40hp 30 Jet but as Roscoe mentioned that picture ain't no jet.

 

[flyingscott]

That motor has probably been converted from a jet to a standard lower unit. I don't think it's a short shaft, looks to be a 20" long shaft.

 

[ffountain]

Upon digging a little further it appears the 0C187896 is a 40 ELPTO Cat. # 90-814698 model 70404129D. It is most definitely not a jet and it is a long shaft so I cant use it. Thanks for the replies.