George- The watercooled shift linkage comes out from the main case further
toward the bell housing. The air cooled is also on the side but eminates from
the"nose cone" at the very front but on the same side--6 or 8 inches
different. The watercooled has a taller (better freeway) final drive ratio. I
suppose with enough "rigging" it would work but...... Good luck
Daryl of AA Transaxle