Mercruiser Lower Shift Cable

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73' Merc Pre-Alpha 165 HP inline 6. Looking for any info that might help me as I attempt to change out the Lower shift cable. From my research it sounds like I may need to tap the hole in order for the proper installation. I am going to change the water pump and the exhaust bellows while I am in there.

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Re: Mercruiser Lower Shift Cable

Welcome....

Sounds like a good plan of attack.

check what you have now, it already may have been changed over... no need to buy extra stuff (tap) if you don't need it.

Have a look at this link... 3rd pic down shows the newer style. If you see the brass hex nut as part of the cable when you remove the outdrive off the bellhousing.... your all set. ;)
http://forums.iboats.com/mercruiser...le-modification-not-going-so-well-509014.html
 
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