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SHIFT ROD HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT - DI/FICHT and E-TEC ENGINES Shift Rod Height Model Gearcase Ideal Acceptable Range 40/50/60/70 E-T ec 20 in. Shaft (L Models) 21.38 in. (543mm) Give or take 1/2 t 22.5 in. Shaft (Y Models) 23.88 in. {607mm) Give or take 1/2 tu' "' •"-< 75/90 E-Tec 20 in. Shaft (L Models) 21.25 in. (539.75mm) Give or take 1/2 tum 25 in. Shaft (X Models) 26.25 in. (666.75mm) Give or take 1/2 tum 75/90/1 00/115 20 in. Shaft (L Models) 21.75 in. (552.5mm) Give or take 1/2 turn 25 in. Shaft (X Models) 26.75 in. (679.5mm) Give or take 1/2 tum
135/150/175 20 in. Shaft (L Models) 21.75 in. (552.5mm) Give or take 1/2 tum
25 in. Shaft (X Models) 26.75 in. (679.5mm) Give or take 1/2 turn
If the shift rod positioning is disturbed (if it is turned in or outward on the threads) or it is removed from the gearcase for any reason you must properly adjust the shift rod height before installation. When installing a gearcase to a motor for the first time this adjustment should be verified to ensure proper operation. If you are rigging an engine to non-Evinrude manufactured controls you'll have to check the shift throw (amount of shift cable movement at the engine). These gearcases are typically only compatible with cofltrols that produce a 1.125-1.330 in. (28.6-33.8mm) throw (movement) at the engine when shifted between Neutral and Forward. In order to measure the Shift Rod Height, you need a precision gauge capable of reading measurements between approximately 20 and 32 inches (508 and 813mm). Don't attempt to us a tape measure, as the flexible tape will make your measurement off by more than 1/32 in. (0.8mm) allowed by the range. The measurement is taken of the installed rod length from the upper surface of the lower unit to the center of the shift rod opening. In order to accurately take the measurement, place the shift rod in the neutral position with the rod offset or hole facing forward. Use using Evinrude special measuring tool (#389997), or an equivalently long precision measuring gauge. Compare the· measured rod height with the accompanying chart and determine if the rod requires any minor adjustments. Specifications vary by LOWER UNIT 7-37 · year, model and shaft length (if necessary, refer to the information on Engine Identification and the modeiiD tag found in the Maintenance and Tune-Up section). Specifications are provided for an ideal shift rod height, with an. allowable range to account for positioning the shift rod properly in the threads. If necessary, rotate the rod clockwise to shorten the rod and counterclockwise to lengthen 'it.
