1967 Merc 650 2 cycle 4 cylinder - Cable question

[JimMachinery]

Hello!

I was on as JimmyMac, but the change knocked me of for good apparently. I have a '67 650 4 cylinder (2207052) and MerControl control box which I am trying to take off of my project boat (which needs painting). Does anyone know if I have to remove the lower cowl to get the shift cable off? It looks pretty much like building a ship in a bottle to get at it with the cowl in the way.

 

[Scaaty]

Re: 1967 Merc 650 2 cycle 4 cylinder - Cable question

Remove the nut..push down and twist..pop the cable end out, barrel nut out..​

 

[JimMachinery]

Re: 1967 Merc 650 2 cycle 4 cylinder - Cable question

Thanks, Scatty!

 

[Scaaty]

Re: 1967 Merc 650 2 cycle 4 cylinder - Cable question

Actually you do NOT need to remove the nut totally on the shift (throttle ya do)...just loosen it up. And on replace, don't tighten up..snug and back off 1/2 turn or more..they need to rotate a smidge..its a Nylock nut, and it won't come off. At least my early 70 135 is like that..​

 

[JimMachinery]

Re: 1967 Merc 650 2 cycle 4 cylinder - Cable question

I took them both off before I got your second post. No troubles. I noticed light wear under the shift slide. Since I took it off already, I plan to clean this area and apply a marine grease where the washer slides.

I'm taking lots of digital pics of my disassembly so I don't go insane when I try to reassemble everything months from now. My last hurdle to pulling the motor off is to get the trim pump off.

Thanks!