1994 Johnson/Evinrude Electric outboards Service Manual, Page 99Get this manual
Motor Tube Shortening42 Inch Foot Control Models 1Remove the steering housing from the motor tube as described in Section 3[]] 2Using pipe cutter with sharp cutting wheel, cut off tube at point shown in figureBe careful not to damage wires[f]
3Remove burrs and sharp edges from tubeBe careful not to cut insulation on wiresDo not redrill hole in tubeThis hole is press fit for roll pin