Shift Rod Adjustment 1983 60 hp

[Huntingfishing]

I have a 1983 60 hp Evinrude outboard that ive just replaced the gear case in lower unit and im now putting it back together. The nearest owners manual is a long ways away an all I need to Know is where the shift linkage is suppose to be at? I have forward no reverse.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Shift Rod Adjustment 1983 60 hp

Measurement is from top surface of lower unit to the center of the shift rod hole.

1983 - 1985 - 40, 50, 60hp = (S) 15-29/32" - - (L) 20-29/32" plus/minus 1/32" Have the shift rod in neutral and offset to the rear.

 

[Huntingfishing]

Re: Shift Rod Adjustment 1983 60 hp

Thanks! That will help alot. I took a stab in the dark on length then took it on the lake an played hell with it.