1997 evinrude e50tsleus shift rod height

bbarrier

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Working on my new to me 1997 Evinrude 50hp e50tsleus, it's got a issue where it doesn't want to fall into reverse. Going to pull the lower unit and put a impeller in it, and want to confirm the shift rod length. I've found measurements for older models but not mine. If anyone could confirm what the length of the shift rod is I would greatly appreciate it.
 

racerone

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21-15/16" for that 2 cylinder motor.------Those lower units are not robust.----Best to get gear oil from a dealer.
 

bbarrier

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I appreciate the help, I'll make sure and use a good gear oil for it when I button it back up.
 
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