Mercury 1972-1977 Short 15" Lower Unit 3 Cyl 65 HP 2 Stroke 6 MONTH WARRANTY

This specific lower unit is in great condition. We have professionally inspected this unit to guarantee it to be in great, working condition.The paint is in overall good shape with only minor scuffs and scratches. The intake screens are in perfect shape and are not broken or cracked. This unit does have a 2.0 to 1 gear ratio. Please note that this does not come with the trim tab. Given our unprecedented 6 month warranty, you will never find a better deal on an OEM lower unit. Please add oil before installation. Purchase with confidence!      

Driveshaft measures - 18" from the top of the water pump to the end of the pin
Driveshaft spline count - 11
Prop shaft spline count - 13

Lower Unit is for the Mercury 65 only. Item contains the square shift rod, please be sure you have this same rod before ordering. 

General Information

• Freshwater condition
• Opened & Inspected
• Professionally Cleaned
• New Impeller
• Pressure checked to 12 PSI minimum
• Shafts checked for straightness
• Please Note that this has the square shift rod.  Some units used a splined rod so be sure that yours is square prior to buying this.

This lower unit qualifies for a 6 month warranty. This unit is being sold with a 6 month working warranty that covers the gears, bearings, and shafts.  This does NOT cover seals.  The warranty is validated by your core.  In order to qualify for this, you must send in that core.  Both shafts must spin and it must be complete.  We will send a label for you to return your core in our box after receipt of the unit you’ve purchased.  If you do not have a spinning core, you may call in after your purchase and buy the 6 month warranty for 10% of the purchase price.  If you do not return a core or purchase a warranty, this unit will be sold with a 45 day warranty and nothing more or less.

Location: Southcentral Outboards, Altamont, Illinois

We have provided this cross-reference with the resources we have available in regards to fitment. This most likely will not fit every model for the years and horsepowers we have listed. We urge you to make sure this is the exact item you need by matching the part number to what is required for your motor. If you need help doing so, please contact us prior to purchasing and we would be happy to help!