jerryjerry05
Supreme Mariner
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- May 7, 2008
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The Early Cobra's up until they went to the Volvo shift mechanism.
The Shift assy. wasn't the best but you need to work with what you have.
The cable can be the problem but lots of times it's the bellcrank.
A lot of the shift problems can be helped with a bit of cleaning and a shot of marine grease.
The shift mechanism on the bell housing.
The bellcrank is susceptible to water intrusion and corrosion buildup on the end of the crank.
Water gets in and corrosion starts and eventually the bellcrank can seize and even bend.
Drop the drive and remove the bellcrank.
Clean out the bushing and lube with marine grease.
It's not a hard job.
Can a mod maybe pin this at the top?
The Shift assy. wasn't the best but you need to work with what you have.
The cable can be the problem but lots of times it's the bellcrank.
A lot of the shift problems can be helped with a bit of cleaning and a shot of marine grease.
The shift mechanism on the bell housing.
The bellcrank is susceptible to water intrusion and corrosion buildup on the end of the crank.
Water gets in and corrosion starts and eventually the bellcrank can seize and even bend.
Drop the drive and remove the bellcrank.
Clean out the bushing and lube with marine grease.
It's not a hard job.
Can a mod maybe pin this at the top?