cobra pivot housing

[Randy Mac]

I'm getting ready to remove and install a new transom shift cable on a 1992 cobra. Do I have to take the pivot housing off to install the new cable. I hope that I don't because, I tried to remove the screws with a 1/2 hex wrench and can't get them to turn. What would be the easiest way to do this without kinking or twisting the new cable out of shape.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: cobra pivot housing

Your manual will say...you are using one right?<br /><br />If memory serves me correctly, you don't need to.

 

[Randy Mac]

Re: cobra pivot housing

bruceb58 manuals has you taking off the pivot housing. If you know of an easier way please let me know, or do I have to heat up the screws with an propane torch and remove the screws because they are stuck. If I leave it on and install shift cable and tighten up the lock nut on the cable wont the cable twist inside the sleeve, and eventually put the nut in a bind,

 

[bruceb58]

Re: cobra pivot housing

You have the factory manual?<br /><br />It has been almost 10 years since I did a Cobra. I really don't think you need to do it though.<br /><br />I will defer to someone who has done it more recently.

 

[RedRangerVIP]

Re: cobra pivot housing

I took mine off with a 1/2" hex punch and a deep socket on the end of that.<br />Mine were tough to get too. Twisted the punch but hey.... it worked.<br />You don't take it off it can be a real pain to get your old shift cable out of the housing