My gear shift cable end fix

[bashr52]

The old plastic end on my gear shift cable finally broke on my 1960 Lark 2. I looked on ebay and online to try and source one, but couldnt really find what I needed, so I made my own. It has exactly the same dimensions as the old one, only this one is steel I shouldnt have to worry about it ever again.

Old one on top, new on the bottom.

 

[samo_ott]

Re: My gear shift cable end fix

Looks good. Have you tried it yet? My question is how did you get that little knurled push and turn piece (for lack of a better term) at the end through as it has the tiny locking pin at the end. Did you get that little pin out? Or machine a bigger hole for the pin to fit through?

 

[bashr52]

Re: My gear shift cable end fix

Yes tried it and it works perfect. The pin in the turn and lock piece is a press fit roll pin. It is knureled in the middle to keep it in place. I just tapped it out with a punch, pushed it through the hole, and put the pin back in.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: My gear shift cable end fix

look here http://www.iboats.com/OMC-Johnson-E...60140584--**********.307913903--view_id.40267

 

[bashr52]

Re: My gear shift cable end fix

Thanks, but that looks more the like cable end for the throttle assembly. This one works and I never have to worry about it breaking. Plus, besides some time, it was free!