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In terms of Permatex I was thinking silicone. I read someone recommended Permatex No.3 aviation gasket maker (slow drying and non hardening). Are you talking about silicone or the other gasket maker?
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The boot seamed to be in good condition, have a new one to replace. The outer jacket had worn through between the crimp and the small end of the boot. I'm guessing it rubbed on the bell housing. This caused the failure of the cable as it allowed for water intrusion into the cable.
I will verify...
Hello, I am helping a friend fix up a 1976 boat with a Mercruiser 165 which has been and will be run in salt water. I have worked on a lot of cars ect... but am some what unexpired with marine repairs. I am in the middle of repairing the shift cable from the back of the engine into the out...
