changing lower shift cables

[katohutt]

I have never replaced a lower shift cable before. Can anyone tell me the degree of difficulty I should expect? Mercruiser 120 year 1979

 

[Limited-Time]

Re: changing lower shift cables

Not so much difficult..................as time consuming................at least in my opinion...............

 

[katohutt]

Re: changing lower shift cables

So I go by the manual and bring a cooler and I should be fine. Thanks.

 

[Limited-Time]

Re: changing lower shift cables

I found a second set of hands a big help too......................

 

[Limited-Time]

Re: changing lower shift cables

I did "customize" a deep socket and 3" extension in order to ease the removal and instillation of the nut holding the outer part of the cable into the hull. As for the clamp on the cable end of the bellows there is a wire tie type available from Merc........................Don once posted the part number......................I'd try a search. ................or hope Don stops by with the info...............good luck.

 

[JustJason]

Re: changing lower shift cables

if yours hasn't been convertet yet, and the cable screws into the back of the bellhousing instead of the front.... then its going to be difficult.