Alpha One shift problem

[porker99]

I'm having problem with adjusting the lower unit shift cable for alpha one. I replace the outer & inner cable with no problem. The probelm is I have the lower unit in full locked in foward gear and I can not get the brass pice to be 6" from center to center I can only get it to 6.5" b/c it at the end of the tread. So any info will help.

If u look at the pic I have expanded it a little better

 

[zbnutcase]

Re: Alpha One shift problem

Maybe the inner core wire is too short?

 

[porker99]

Re: Alpha One shift problem

Maybe but it locks in forward & reverse when doing it by hand

 

[Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1]

Re: Alpha One shift problem

Can you loosen the locknut on the threaded shaft and unscrew the threaded shaft out of the outer cable more.

It should be pretty long and a separate piece, maybe it was threaded in too far into the cable. Then tighten the locknut down to hold it into place.

 

[porker99]

Re: Alpha One shift problem

well it was screw all the way out and locked nut tight and tried put the sleve all the way in and no change. it still at 6.5 and can get any closer to the 6" mark.

 

[Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1]

Re: Alpha One shift problem

where did you get the shift cable from? and what brand is it?

 

[porker99]

Re: Alpha One shift problem

its a telefex and got it from west marine last year

 

[EddiePetty]

Re: Alpha One shift problem

....for the moment, set aside the 6" instructions and try this:

http://www.mercstuff.com/images/shiftcable.jpg​

 

[porker99]

Re: Alpha One shift problem

I'll try that tonight and let u guys know