how do I replace a shift cable on a i/o mercrusier

[egyptbruce]

I fould out that as I tried to adjust the shift cable, it would stall when going in reverse, was told to replace lower shift cable, this is a 86 mercrusier 470 190 hp 4 cly ser# b436753 alpha one outdrive. I downloaded service manual 6 but it only tells me how to adjust it, tried that still trips cut out switch, I hate to pull off outdrive, just had it off last year, and its heavy, if I have to do this ok ,anyway would like some info on how to replace this cable. Bruce

 

[Bondo]

Re: how do I replace a shift cable on a i/o mercrusier

I downloaded service manual 6 but it only tells me how to adjust it,

Ayuh,... Look again,.. I'm Sure it's covered in the manual...
You probably should replace the Bellows while you have it appart...

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: how do I replace a shift cable on a i/o mercrusier

No amount of adjustment will fix a worn out cable....
Check the bellows as well as Bondo suggested....
It is the next step past the cable replacement & if done at the same time will give you a good 5+ years of not worrying about it....

 

[egyptbruce]

Re: how do I replace a shift cable on a i/o mercrusier

thanks, I have just seen a site http;//www.boatfix.com/merc/Servman/14/14a4.pdf that shows the cable removing for the outdive and everthing , also went on other sits and found people having problems removing bellows and stuf I kept the info on faviorates in case I have same problems, I guess I,m removing the stern , did it before last year when replacing waterpump and greasing ujoints , I will be working on this next week , found a kit at the local boat place for $70, will pick that up monday, thanks for your responses will do a follow up when done, Bruce

 

[Don S]

Re: how do I replace a shift cable on a i/o mercrusier

Section 4A of service manual 6 gives the information for your drive, that link you gave is for a Gen II drive (manual #14) and you don't have a Gen II.

 

[egyptbruce]

Re: how do I replace a shift cable on a i/o mercrusier

thank you , Don yes you are right , I have a gen 1 and I should have looked at that page more to see that, I downloaded the service 4a and saw what is involved, I would like to know , just for the heck of it, how long do you think I will spend on replacing this cable, the hard part seems to be rethreading some passage that the cable goes thru, besides getting some special tools, I want to replace the bellows , that makes sense, Bruce

 

[Don S]

Re: how do I replace a shift cable on a i/o mercrusier

just for the heck of it, how long do you think I will spend on replacing this cable

Just long enought to finish the job.
Don't try setting limits for the job. It may take you a weekend, or you may get it done in a couple of hours. Depends on your abilities, and the condition of everything around it.
Take your time and do it right the first time.


I remember seeing that somewhere