225 Evinrude and 150 johson compatible????

[Rickyj.bergeron]

I have a '99 johnson 150hp fastrike with a blown power head. I have a chance to buy for pennies a '98 Evinrude 225hp motor in good running shape. Just wondering if I can swap those lower units??

 

[racerone]

Not a straight forward swap.---Check part numbers for shafts.------It may require swapping driveshaft and shift rod.----Also may require shimming pinion to the replacement shaft.