Shift Cable Bellows Question

[FreeBeeTony]

Why is there a crimp clamp on the small end of the shift cable bellows instead of a small hose clamp?

And how do you know where to position the cable with respect to the clamp?

 

[Don S]

Re: Shift Cable Bellows Question

Basically, the bellows fits tight enough on the cable that it won't leak even without a clamp. But I usually put just a fuel line cable tie on them. The crimp clamp is steel and rusts away in salt water anyway.
The hose clamps can twist and poke a hole in the ujoint bellows if the sun and moon align improperly. The crimp or cable ties also allow the cable to slide through the bellows as needed.

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: Shift Cable Bellows Question

Thanks Don.....I will use a cable tie.........

Any hints on replacing the u-joint bellows? I have another thread started on that subject also.

 

[EddiePetty]

Re: Shift Cable Bellows Question

Why is there a crimp clamp on the small end of the shift cable bellows instead of a small hose clamp?

And how do you know where to position the cable with respect to the clamp?

.....to continue Don's suggestions:

A hose clamp of such a small diameter would not compress evenly, especially in the area of the feed screw...a sure leak would develop.

The cable will position itsefh as the drive is re-assembled and cycled through the trim range. A dap of Dawn (Don?) will easy this adjustment.
FWIW....Ed in 'ol Virginny

 

[JustJason]

Re: Shift Cable Bellows Question

When i do them I tilt the drive all the way up and swing it to the left, push the boot in a bit so its not stretched out, then use a marine fuel line zip tie. Make sure you get a fuel tie, as they are different than a regular wire tie.