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duckahlr
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 Replacing the driveshaft?? Can anyone tell me if this is a pain in the ass? I have an '05 threaded prop that simply won't come off. I've tried everything heat, torque, cutting, you name it. Now I'm breaking tilt/trim units......so I'm down to replacing the drive shaft. I'm sure I can't afford a new outdrive.
Any pointers would be great. I already have a replacement prop and belt, so I'm hoping a driveshaft swap is feasable. Thanks in advance.
-Greg
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craig
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Re: Replacing the driveshaft?? PM Gigafowl...he can probably help you out.
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Gameover
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Re: Replacing the driveshaft?? I'm assuming it a gd just undo bolt on u joint and tap the shaft out. A new shaft is $65
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garrettpearce
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Re: Replacing the driveshaft?? Sounds like mud buddy. [ tilt/trim]
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duckahlr
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Re: Replacing the driveshaft?? Yah, it's a M/B. I saw a post on here asking why so many M/B guys ask questions on the forums? It's because you can never reach Micah or Justin @ M/B. No reply to e-mails or voice mails.
I hope the D/S is an easy swap. I need to also replace the tilt/trim piston and I hope to get this baby in the water. I just got heads, carb, intake/exhaust done and want to see how it pushes.
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duckahlr
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Re: Replacing the driveshaft?? Finally got ahold of M/B. It turns out that they don't even supply the driveshaft any more, 36". He said I would have to buy a complete outdrive, @ $650.
I removed my O/D and I'm gonna pull the driveshaft myselft and see what I can do. I think I'll be looking into a Pro-drive in the future.
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Re: Replacing the driveshaft??
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Kmoppert
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Re: Replacing the driveshaft?? ^ Don't mind him. He has a GoDevil. What do you mostly run? Marsh, timber, lakes, swamp?
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Re: Replacing the driveshaft??
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Re: Replacing the driveshaft??
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duckahlr
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Re: Replacing the driveshaft?? I'm a sheet metal guy and work nightly with machinists. It just pisses me off that I can't get parts for a motor that's only 7 years old.
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SwampDonkey1
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Re: Replacing the driveshaft?? 3/4" cold rolled round stock cut to length,machine a couple inches of keyway on one side, 3/4x10 threads on the other
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SouthernWake
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Re: Replacing the driveshaft?? ^ive done this for a longtail and it only cost $60 total (materials and labor) should be closer to $40 for a shorter shaft.
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duckahlr
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Re: Replacing the driveshaft??
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duckahlr
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Re: Replacing the driveshaft??
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