Re: binding drive shaft

[John]

yes, if there is a 1/8" gap between the cases, the prop spins – tighten it up, no go.

I just measured the long shaft that came out of it and it is actually 32-5/8" as the book calls for.
subtract the 5" for the spacer and a short shaft should be 27-5/8" as the book calls for.
here is the rub – the shaft I have is 27-1/2", which is 1/8" shorter than required and it is binding.
am going fishing tomorrow so when I get back I will take two rods assemble the unit and bolt it up.
then, through the access hole, I will mark them with a marker, remove them, lay them on a table
with the marks aligned and see what that measurement is and go from there.

The socket in the motor has old black grease in it so when I inserted the clean end of the shaft,
I can see how it goes fully into the socket.

I have photos of both ends but photobucket is down for maintenance for a bit.
Both top and bottom splines are identical to both long and short shafts.