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 Lower Unit Shaft Length
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06/17/16 03:38 AM
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Wildkow
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What shaft length do I need for a lower unit on a 2007 Merc 250 ProXS on a Champion 202 Bass&Bay? It has a Torque Master now.
Thanks in advance!
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Re: Lower Unit Shaft Length
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06/17/16 11:52 AM
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gary purdy
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Measure the center section for shaft length or better yet to measure the torque masters shaft.
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Re: Lower Unit Shaft Length
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06/17/16 02:52 PM
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Pat Goff
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20" shaft which is "long"
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Re: Lower Unit Shaft Length
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06/18/16 12:53 AM
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20" shaft which is "long"
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Re: Lower Unit Shaft Length
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06/18/16 06:04 AM
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Wildkow
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Thanks guys! Measured mid-section today at 15" will head down to the shop on Monday to measure shaft.
On another note I posted in a different thread about my boat (Champ 202 B&B) kicking sideways above 50 mph. I guess the issue was the lower unit as yesterday it grenaded on me. Gear fragments punched a hole in the side of the case so its toast. Expensive way to learn a lesson but there were no other indications that the lower was fixing to go sideways other than that occasional weird sideways kick as I cruised along. Of course hitting a log/stump right before didn't help. Wonder if insurance will pay? Otherwise I got to swallow this one.
Last edited by Wildkow; 06/18/16 06:18 AM.
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Re: Lower Unit Shaft Length
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06/18/16 01:47 PM
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Pat Goff
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Depends on your insurance adjuster. Just having a hole in the side of your gearcase won't get it, but a big dent in the front of it usually will.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX
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06/20/16 06:39 PM
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Wildkow
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Wood, especially water logged wood won't leave much of a mark. It did however kill the engine. Which to me indicates a substantial strike. Now all I have to do is convince the adjuster. Thanks Pat, yon've been a great help over the years.
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Re: Lower Unit Shaft Length
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06/20/16 08:42 PM
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Pat Goff
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ANY sort of hull damage will greatly increase your argument with an insurance minion.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX
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Re: Lower Unit Shaft Length
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06/22/16 10:52 PM
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Wildkow
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Got some scrapes on the "Gorilla Hull" its really tough stuff, but nothing bad.
BTW, the shaft measured 20", go figure!
Last edited by Wildkow; 06/22/16 10:54 PM.
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