Shortening inline six mercury drive shaft housing

**1978allison** · 09-25-2017, 01:16 PM

Need someone to shorten 20 inch inline six mercury drive shaft housing to 15 inches.

**crazy horse** · 09-25-2017, 03:18 PM

I was wondering if you looked around for a used shortshaft center section? Your too far from me to sell ya one. I'd be willing to bet that it's gonna be pretty pricey to have that done to a inline. Good luck with it. Dave

**1978allison** · 09-25-2017, 06:35 PM

Yes, I have been looking around with no luck. I agree with you that this could be pricey.Thanks.

Jimmy

**largecar91** · 09-25-2017, 06:42 PM

The inline mids were 16". I have a short drive shaft. Not sure if its nos but it is nice.

**Raceman** · 09-25-2017, 06:44 PM

Do you have a short swivel bracket? It's very difficult to shorten the swivel because of the position of the lower mounts.

**olboatman** · 09-25-2017, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by crazy horse

I was wondering if you looked around for a used shortshaft center section? Your too far from me to sell ya one. I'd be willing to bet that it's gonna be pretty pricey to have that done to a inline. Good luck with it. Dave

I am woundering why you say its too far to ship? If you break it down and ship the lg(mid) part UPS and the rest USPS you may be suprised! I would check this out as custom is waaaay expensive! JMO
Gary

**crazy horse** · 09-25-2017, 07:01 PM

Gary, My problem is that I don't need to sell any of my inline stuff. I do when someone throws a bunch of money at me. I hate to ship stuff anymore. Like you said, Something that big should be taking apart and if I do that I'll end up going though it make sure it's real nice and tight. I'm not to sure what I would ask for any of my spare stuff. I don't see much of this stuff around anymore and most of the parts I have keep going up in price.

**crazy horse** · 09-25-2017, 08:24 PM

My inline Viper is settin out in the garage and after looking at it for a while. I don't think anyone is going to cut one down without the swivel bracket like RM said. I saw one cut down to a 12 inch center but it had a all custom swivel and no trim, I think? I had some photos of it, Seems Like Bruce posted them years ago. I think it would take a heap big pile of cash to cut one down and make it come out nice?