225 Johnson Ocean Runner Lower Unit

[gealro]

Need some help with matching a used lower unit to my damaged 1997. Found a replacement but drive shaft is 1 inch shorter than original. Was told that this would be OK. Doesn't seem like less engagement on crank spline would be a good thing. Thanks for any and all advice.

 

[kmhitecman]

THE GEAR CASE U GOT IS NOT A 2 PIECE DRIVESHAFT THAT IS WHY IT IS A LITTLE SHORTER. THE OCEAN RUNNERS USED A 2 PIECE . OMC CHANGED TO A 2 PIECE SHAFT SO TO CHANGE A GEAR CASE ALL V/6 CASE ARE THE SAME AND TO MAKE IT FIT MORE MOTORS ALL U HAD TO DO WAS POP SHIFT OUT IN POP IN NEW CASE YOU JUST UNDER THE WATER PUMP IT HAS A COULPER THAT THE SHAFT POPS INTO. THAT COULPER IS Y IT IS A INCH TALLER. IT WILL NOT HURT TO USE THE CASE U HAVE.