Re: Tech Tip E01

["Jack Chandler" <res03w5b@xxxxxxx>]

While I can't tell you how to differentiate between a long shaft 
motor and a normal one without direct comparison, I can tell you 
that I discovered (after the fact) that my original outboard had been 
a standard shaft one.  Except for being a little anemic and 
unreliable at the end, I thought it worked fine.  I replaced it with a 
long shaft model which does not fully clear the water in the "up" 
position on my motor mount unless I tilt it, too.  If I had the motor 
replacement to do over again, I think I would get a standard shaft 
unit this time.

In other words, I don't think you should reject the unit just because 
it doesn't have a long shaft.

This interchange on outboards has been very, very good.  I hope 
none of you have gotten bored with the number of messages.

On 14 Nov 2000, at 23:16, dfannin@uswest.net wrote:

> I have been offered an OB at what appears to be a good price.  The
> owner doesn't know if it is a long shaft or not.  I won't be able to
> see it for a few days.  When I do, how do I determine whether it is a
> long shaft or not?  I remember what our old O.B.  looked like, but
> hate to go on a memory so weak. What are the end points to measure,
> and what is the measurement?  Thanks.
>                                    Dan Fannin
>                                    Steilacoom,
> WA
> 
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> 
> > Thanks to everyone who responded to my outboard h.p. question.  I've
> > got an old, going on ancient '78 Honda 75 which has performed like a
> > champ.  I'm finding out though that its becoming difficult to find
> > parts like for the hand throttle.  So may need to either go new & as
> > small as possible or to best used I can find.  Mike
> >
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