THANK YOU Spareparts!!

[macojoe]

I have done a quick look and it seems the kits are all over the place for merc, rudes, johnson, yamaha but nothing for Honda??
I am sure there is a way, maybe your dealer can tell you how?

Good Luck

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by macojoe

I have done a quick look and it seems the kits are all over the place for merc, rudes, johnson, yamaha but nothing for Honda??
I am sure there is a way, maybe your dealer can tell you how?

Good Luck

MJ!!...you just turned the light ON!!

Not only MY DEALER...but a DEALER SEARCH!!...somewhere there's a dealer w/a blown powerhead on a 135 or 150...I got a meeting Mon morning, but after that, I'll be in touch w/Holdens an see how best to contact LOTS of Honda dealers to find this thing!...

Thanks MJ!!...I feel better already...

Randleman...I've thought about a hydraulic jack...agreed, that would probably work pretty good...how much one of those things can be had for these days?...

[macojoe]

yes but you will need the whole mid section and lower unit, remove your power head and install on the other one. A lot of work, be easier to find a extension kit, but hey if you are willing there is a way.

[phatdaddy]

sell current V-20 rig as is and put money towards new power for V-21?

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by macojoe

yes but you will need the whole mid section and lower unit, remove your power head and install on the other one. A lot of work, be easier to find a extension kit, but hey if you are willing there is a way.

So I gotta replace the mid-section AND the lower unit?...wouldn't a replacement bolt up to my existing lower?...

Phat, I have considered tradin in the Honda for a new 200 Etec...but then I snap back to the reality of jumpin under a monthly payment again...naaa...

[phatdaddy]

Yeah i can totally relate to that, plus you really know your motor, so i understand. You would have to replace the lower unit because the drive shaft is too short. on the extension kits, you get longer studs for your foot, a spacer for your mid-section, & an extension for your drive shaft. MJ's suggestion bout finding a blown 130/150 and putting your powerhead on might bet the path of least resistance..

[macojoe]

Tye extra 5" that you need for the longer lower unit is in the mid section, the longer shaft goes in and you are all set. The extencion kit will have a 5" spacer that matches the motor to fix this.

If you get a 25" lower unit you will have the shaft and stuff but still will be short in the mid section, and this is why you will need the whole motor and replace with your power head.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by macojoe

Tye extra 5" that you need for the longer lower unit is in the mid section, the longer shaft goes in and you are all set. The extencion kit will have a 5" spacer that matches the motor to fix this.

If you get a 25" lower unit you will have the shaft and stuff but still will be short in the mid section, and this is why you will need the whole motor and replace with your power head.

OK..now I see what yer sayin...

[cfelton]

Reel, you and Spare made a really good find there! It looks like its gonna be a sweet ride . I wish I were a little closer, Id be more than glad ta give you a hand with it. I love seeing a dream come to reality! Good Luck!!