Shift cable qustions

[josh1981]

Also for the shift cable there is a thin walled deep socket you need, some people make them others buy them. Once installed the shift linkage will have to be re-adjusted due to shorter(not stretched) cable length. So have those instructions as well, it can be a bit tricky but doable. Understand the shift interupter switch function and linkage adjustment as well they all need to be synced to work properly. If it shifts fine with no ratcheting, stiffness, etc ( a clunk on engagement is kind of normal for a merc. but not a volvo) you may not need to do it but thats your call. Check your trim sending unit and limiter switch if they are bad that would be a good time to replace them. Good luck

It does shift fine. The only thing I can think of is every once in a while when I go to neutral it dies. I figured maybe coming down to fast. But every time it died I was pulling up to the dock and I was maybe using a little reverse or forward and back to neutral. I also noticed that there is a little rust on the back (smaller) end of the bellows and a white zip tie holding it on. I was getting a little water in the bilge last summer (not even enough to activate the float switch) and thought maybe it was that.

So does it sound like I should just go ahead and do the whole shift cable or does it make sense to just replace the bellows? Also I am going to order the mercury "installer tool" for the shift cable. That is what you are talking about right?

For the trim sending unit and limiter switch. Gauge shows trim good and have not had any problems with trim at all. Is there any reason to replace. Is there something else I should be checking?

From my other "spring maintance question" post http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=368132 . Does anybody have any advice. Do I really need to do the whole shift cable. Or can I do just the bellows. Should I do the cable since I am right there anyways? Thanks

 

[Bondo]

Re: Shift cable qustions

Should I do the cable since I am right there anyways?

Ayuh,... I would, for That reason only,...
But,..
It's Your boat,... Do whatever you Want to do....

 

[Don S]

Re: Shift cable qustions

It's your boat, if you don't want to change it, no need to. Won't make it work any better though. Your shift cable is just starting to go bad. It will get worse. Change it now and avoid the summer rush weekend repairs.

 

[josh1981]

Re: Shift cable qustions

Ok, So I am going to go ahead and change the shift cable. As long as I have the book it should not be too hard to do right? Just follow the steps

 

[Don S]

Re: Shift cable qustions

Make sure you use an OEM cable, they are SOOOOOOO much better than any aftermarket cable.

 

[josh1981]

Re: Shift cable qustions

Make sure you use an OEM cable, they are SOOOOOOO much better than any aftermarket cable.

I am. After reading a lot hear and just knowing that typically OEM stuff is the way to go. I am sticking to OEM parts for everything for the motor and outdrive.

Thanks