1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" Electric Outboards Service Manual, P/N 507260, Page 129Get 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 wiresrn 3.insulation burrs and Do notedges from CD in tube.carefulhole Remove sharp tubeBe not to cut on wiresredrill hole This