jasoutside
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Hi fellas, I just picked up a 1983 Johnson 25HP engine. This morning I started to put together an engine stand for it and pulled out the measuring tape to check the height. Bracket to the cavitation plate is 23". Huh? So wait, I thought that a long shaft motor was at 20" (give or take an inch or two).
So what have I got here? Is a 23" shaft standard for this vintage? Do I really want 3 extra inches dragging in the water?

Thanks in advance guys!
So what have I got here? Is a 23" shaft standard for this vintage? Do I really want 3 extra inches dragging in the water?
Thanks in advance guys!