mercury o/b help?

[aztec]

hi, this is the probem:

mercury 40 bluband, no lower gearcase ('cos some sod's nicked it!) no drive shaft.

been offered a longshaft, with a U/S waterpump, but the shaft's stuck in the crank. meaning that i'll have to smash or cut through the leg in order to release the shaft. then can i shorten the shaft? iv'e done small outboards before but i don't know what the drive looks like on the powerhead end, and also how the shaft fits into the lower gearcase.

or where is the best (cheapest) place to get a shaft?

or does anyone have an old merc 40 they need to get out of the shed, (just think of all the space you'll have!)

thanks, steve.




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[Col]

Try Foulkes.Sure they may have one. You can collect it a t Mercury meet !


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[aztec]

i'll try them, i'm over on the island thursday on, for a few days and bembridge have emailed to say they have one.

you got an "O" level in arm twistin' or summint? /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

best wishes, steve.

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[Col]

Give me a ring if your'e about at w/e. I will prob be down (beers?)

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[tr7v8]

Their is a cheapy Mercury corpse on E Bay at present, not complete but may give you enough of a kit to get 1 complete one!

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[duncan]

Re: someone mention beer? (nm)

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[Col]

Re: someone mention beer? (nm)

Are you about as well then Dunc ??
Invite extended to you also!

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[duncan]

Re: someone mention beer? (nm)

the chances are increasing although the forecast is naff at the moment..........

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[aztec]

Re: someone mention beer? (nm)

hi guys, sorry just got back from ther island. working tomorrow, but considering the hamble thing again (cheers dunc) i'll let you know what the score is when i know!

i should be about next w/e but iv'e still got to get loads done here, and make some time to get the boat done.

ps, found another engine for spares on the island, so as soon as i organise collection i'll have a boat back... but then again... 16ft day boat... hmmm?

look forward to seeing you all soon. best wishes, steve.

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