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Kfm90
02-12-2012, 09:14 PM
Is it possible to shorten the shaft length of a 2000 90hp mercury ?
I have a 20" long shaft and I'd like to shorten it to a 15" is this possible ?

sabine river killer
02-13-2012, 06:42 AM
money is the only restriction yes it can be done to any one of them

Kfm90
02-13-2012, 06:59 AM
Who would be a good contact on that ?

ima75man
02-13-2012, 07:49 AM
88 workcar he's your man when you get the bugs out of it.. let me know, we can see who quicker out of the hole...

sabine river killer
02-13-2012, 11:14 AM
there is a man in baton rouge louisiana that cut them for all of the dsra people 225-328-5233 it is 1200 for the housing and swivel bracket and trim ram you will have to get the shaft cut and welded with some one else mabey one of those welders that you inspect on the pipeline

Kfm90
02-13-2012, 11:52 AM
I'll give him a call. Thank you for your help.

HTarver
02-13-2012, 02:57 PM
Heck if ur paying to get it cut just go ahead and make it a 12 inch. That's what we did.

Kfm90
02-13-2012, 03:22 PM
It's for a buddy and that's what he wants ..,,,

Kfm90
02-14-2012, 10:13 AM
I found a place that's does them 650$$ to cut mid ,cut shifter and water tube and the trim. Painted out the door ! Very professional biz. Thanks for yalls help.

Riverrat001
02-14-2012, 10:56 AM
I found a place that's does them 650$$ to cut mid ,cut shifter and water tube and the trim. Painted out the door ! Very professional biz. Thanks for yalls help.

Where? I have a 90 yamaha I need cut down.

Kfm90
02-14-2012, 11:02 AM
Calhoun marine in N. Carolina. Look em up on Facebook.

byrdsperformance@tds.net
02-14-2012, 11:09 AM
Calhoun marine in N. Carolina. Look em up on Facebook.

Im not certian , but think they are in South carolina.;)

Kfm90
02-14-2012, 12:53 PM
Your right it's South Carolina. My bad.

byrdsperformance@tds.net
02-14-2012, 01:08 PM
Im not certian , but think they are in South carolina.;)

They tell me driveshaft work is sent out, not done in house.:eek:

Cut & resplined :cool:

Kfm90
02-16-2012, 06:17 AM
Yes it is sent out of house. That's around another 2 bills.

chris3298
03-01-2012, 08:43 PM
Is it possible to shorten the shaft length of a 2000 90hp mercury ?
I have a 20" long shaft and I'd like to shorten it to a 15" is this possible ?

What does a merc 90 weigh and what would it weigh if cut to 15 inches?

sabine river killer
03-02-2012, 05:27 AM
the shaft can be done in louisiana eighty dollars the same guy that cuts all the dsra shafts not the same guy that cuts the midsection 9855323844 wayne best in the country