TSB240
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I am considering converting our LS 4 hp twin 2 Stroke to Short shaft. It is only being used as an occasional back up to our Main O/B and it is a too big for the flubber dink with the LS.
A long time ago I did this on an old baby evinrude light twin by:
removing the power head from the leg (4 Bolts?)
Removing the extension at bottom of leg (2 bolts?)
Cutting the drive shaft and water cooling pipe down by length of extension. putting it all back together.
Would the same principle work on this newer model?
I will take the usual precautions when dismantling soft stainless bolts. Heat, Hot water, Penetrating fluid. Sharp tap on the bolt heads to break free threads before attempting to undo.
I also seem to remember that there was a plastic insert in the power head to which you must get a good seal with the water cooling tube or risk overheating.
Anybody have a link to a workshop manual or exploded parts drawing for this model? would be much appreciated.
Steve
A long time ago I did this on an old baby evinrude light twin by:
removing the power head from the leg (4 Bolts?)
Removing the extension at bottom of leg (2 bolts?)
Cutting the drive shaft and water cooling pipe down by length of extension. putting it all back together.
Would the same principle work on this newer model?
I will take the usual precautions when dismantling soft stainless bolts. Heat, Hot water, Penetrating fluid. Sharp tap on the bolt heads to break free threads before attempting to undo.
I also seem to remember that there was a plastic insert in the power head to which you must get a good seal with the water cooling tube or risk overheating.
Anybody have a link to a workshop manual or exploded parts drawing for this model? would be much appreciated.
Steve