1974 evinrude shift rod adjustement

[Superfred]

Im reassembling lower unit on a 50hp 2 stroke 1974? Long shaft , how do i adjust the rod ?
Lenght and how to

 

[kevinj]

The rod threads in and out to achieve the correct height. The chart below is information I found elsewhere. The Youtube link below shows you how to make DIY measurement tool and where to measure from the LU mating surface to the shift rod eye.

Youtube Video on Shift Rod Height Adjustment