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What parts do I need to change an IMCO -2" drive back to standard height? Do I just need the parts shown in the photo or do I also need a longer coupler? Is there any reason not to buy a used spacer if I can find one?
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you will need a longer coupler, they are proportionate to the lenght of the spacer you buy, should come with it.
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Dan,
That looks like the picture from the IMCO catalog. I think the part above the single bolt is the coupler?? Not sure. But when you buy a spacer, it should come with it.
If the used one is not coroded or had 1000hp run thru it.. I would say buy it used if you can find one. Sometimes people buy them to try it out.. then sell them. So it would not have had much of a chance to be abused..
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That looks like the picture from the IMCO catalog. I think the part above the single bolt is the coupler?? Not sure. But when you buy a spacer, it should come with it.
If the used one is not coroded or had 1000hp run thru it.. I would say buy it used if you can find one. Sometimes people buy them to try it out.. then sell them. So it would not have had much of a chance to be abused..
Dick
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I have the shorty on an '86 22' Donzi Classic and it works great. I'm thinking about selling the Donzi and using the drive on a 28 Pantera that I have. I hear the 28 Pantera's run best w/ the stock drive height. I have not had any issues w/ the IMCO drive and it picked up a few MPH on the Donzi.
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I have the shorty on an '86 22' Donzi Classic and it works great. I'm thinking about selling the Donzi and using the drive on a 28 Pantera that I have. I hear the 28 Pantera's run best w/ the stock drive height. I have not had any issues w/ the IMCO drive and it picked up a few MPH on the Donzi.
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I have the shorty on an '86 22' Donzi Classic and it works great. I'm thinking about selling the Donzi and using the drive on a 28 Pantera that I have. I hear the 28 Pantera's run best w/ the stock drive height. I have not had any issues w/ the IMCO drive and it picked up a few MPH on the Donzi.
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What do you mean by that the 28 Panteras run best with stock drive height?
I guess you can say the pleasure version 28s do have "stock" drive heights but the race-versions seem to have very custom heights.
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Spacer will lower the prop shaft/gearcase for sure, but it is not the same as a full length drive. Depending on the hull you might start dragging the cavitation plate.
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