Re: 1980 Chris Craft Scorpian 210/ Mercruiser 260/ Shift Cable Replacement
Okay drive has been removed, I made sure drive was in forward gear prior to removal. Hardest thing was getting that drive to come off the bolts but finally got it and did it by myself without that extra help! Wasn't really all that heavy but I cheated and tied up the eye lid to prevent tip over.
Took me awhile to figure out how the shift cable comes undone. I did measure all that I could think of so when I return the new one I will match or readjust as needed. What I didn't know is I need that extra deep thin walled 9/16" socket and I have one that fits on but wasn't a deep one so I wasn't able to get the shift cable sheath off with boot. Hopefully this week I will get that socket as I know I can order the tool but it appears Sears sells it or maybe Harbor Freight the socket so I might just check there. All in all wasn't difficult and now the drive is hanging in my garage I drained the oil out of it and plan to replace impeller.
Can anyone explain to me the correct installation directions so that I don't screw anything up putting back together? What tools, greese, etc I may need. I have read a few sites that explain some installation instructions but before I follow those, I thought I ask what your guys experiences are with this. Some may have some work around's that worked for them.
