replacement bell crank for cobra

[ruggles]

I'm changing legs on my 4.3 cobra and I'm purchasing the shift adjustment tools today. Firstly which is the best tool out there? I see a couple versions. Any of them better than the others?

My main question though: Is it possible to buy a new bell crank? Mine has worn down flat a little and I imagine that would make it have less throw than it should. Anyone know where I can purchase if so?

 

[ruggles]

I bought the midnightwolf tools. Hopefully they show up quicker than 3weeks... Any idea about the bell crank?

 

[ruggles]

Fack they want $100usd for the bellcrank. What a rip!

 

[bruceb58]

Not sure what year your Cobra is but there is an upgraded bellcrank and bearing end cap that allows you to grease the entire bellcrank cavity with a grease gun after you reinstall the drive. If you don't have that now, you should definitely get that type.

You can get brand new bellcranks for less than $100. Do a search for 0915796. The endcap I mentioned is 987552

I would replace the bushing opposite the endcap while you are at it. [h=1][/h]

 

[ruggles]

Thanks for the response Bruce! I have two different types. I bought a used leg I'm going to try out and it came with a pivot housing with a greasable one. Both bell cranks have worn flat spots though. Since this shifting system is so finicky I was thinking it would be a good idea to change. Am I on the right track?

 

[bruceb58]

Yes, I would change if they do indeed have flat spots.The part number I gave likely has to be used with the greasable end cap. Keep in mind that a console shifter that is worn and sloppy will also give you similar issues.

 

[ruggles]

10-4 about the console shifter. I think it's the original shift cable from the console shifter to the motor. Not sure how to tell that. Maybe I should look to replace that as well. Re the bellcrank. I looked at the spare pivot housing I got with the leg I bought and it's the greable type but looks like it was never greased. No wonder its so stiff. Unfortunately it has flat spots like mine. Am I able to reuse the greasable fitting with a new bellcrank? Also how do you remove the bellcrank?

 

[bruceb58]

Been a long time but I believe when I removed mine, I drilled out the end cap. You may have to do the same and buy a new end cap. Look in the service manual to be sure.

 

[ruggles]

Ok thanks for the info!

 

[ruggles]

Hey Bruce any idea how I can figure out what console shifter cable I need with out being at the boat? Or do i have to pull it and get a part number?

 

[bruceb58]

There should be a number on either end that shows the length. If it's an OMC console shifter, you will need to get the OMC ends on the console side.

 

[ruggles]

Damn I'm not near the boat for a few weeks. I guess if the new leg doesn't sort out the issues I'll replace that next