1989 alpha 1 gen 1 shift cable replacement

[gostephen]

1989 alpha 1 gen 1 4.3L

i want to replace the shift cable while i am replacing all the bellows

is there any special tools that i need?

are the shift cables for gen 1 and gen 2 the same?

and what is a good price for a shift cable?

and any tips/tricks for replacing the bellows?

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1989 alpha 1 gen 1 shift cable replacement

and what is a good price for a shift cable?

Ayuh,... Throw the extra cash for the OEM, Mercruiser cable,...
It's Well worth it...

 

[EClass20]

Re: 1989 alpha 1 gen 1 shift cable replacement

I just changed mine last week. Pretty Easy job. Follow directions in manual for adjusting. I went with OEM Merc cable too.
My only thing was I needed to go buy deep sockets to screw shift cable sleeve and remove old. A spark plug socket wasn't deep enough.

Now, the bellows kicked my *. I know there has to be an easier way then the way i did it!! Easy to get them all off, hard as hell to get them back on even with bellows glue. Youtube helped a little. Flexible snap on tool is a must too.

 

[Don S]

Re: 1989 alpha 1 gen 1 shift cable replacement

My only thing was I needed to go buy deep sockets to screw shift cable sleeve and remove old. A spark plug socket wasn't deep enough.

HINT: When using the OEM cable, just unscrew that little white plastic guide, install the cable with a regular socket and screw the guide back in. Don't try that on the aftermarket cable, they are crimped in.