Cutting and welding driveshafts

**carb a rator** · 11-26-2018, 12:32 PM

Got a 25 in lower and need a 20 in. Anybody had success cutting and welding shafts? I think i could make a jig to keep it inline while it was being welded. Any tips?

**XstreamVking** · 11-26-2018, 01:14 PM

Most just cut and re-spline

**vnemous** · 11-26-2018, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by XstreamVking

Most just cut and re-spline

Yes much less hassle, some guys will do it with driveshaft still in the case.JMO

**ChrisCarsonMarine** · 11-27-2018, 08:19 AM

we can cut and respline shaft still in the case.

**Merc 2.5** · 11-27-2018, 08:19 AM

Chris Carson can hook you up, sure a few others to but u can call or PM chris

**gotboostedvr6** · 11-27-2018, 10:07 AM

Is a heat treat needed after respline?

**ChrisCarsonMarine** · 11-27-2018, 02:57 PM

Yes

**euro scott** · 11-29-2018, 10:40 AM

How about adding to one ? I need 2 fat shaft sport masters 15 inch made to 20" ?

**ChrisCarsonMarine** · 11-30-2018, 07:56 AM

yes we can can make them longer by using coupler and longer top shaft

**slowJEEP** · 12-02-2018, 09:27 PM

Chris Carson - Are yall capable of heat treating?

Are the driveshafts on 59" merc 3 cylinders heat treatable? I know they have the spin welds from the factory, wasn't sure if the lower part of the shaft was a different alloy or not.

Thanks,

Jim
Cracker Bay Thundercats

**CUDA** · 12-03-2018, 10:33 AM

Get it HOT with a torch , dip in water Voila

**ChrisCarsonMarine** · 12-03-2018, 01:36 PM

yes all shafts need heat treating when cut and machined. we do it all.

**carb a rator** · 12-03-2018, 01:53 PM

Chris, what would it cost to go from a 15in cle to coupled 20in. I have a cle that i would like to be able to use as a backup 20in. Thanks

**ChrisCarsonMarine** · 12-03-2018, 04:17 PM

200.00

**carb a rator** · 12-05-2018, 12:46 PM

Chris, i would like to get one of the 15 to 20 in coupler/shafts. I will be putting it in a merc fishing motor mid with the bucket pulled. Please let me know how to pay, pay pal or? Thanks