I need help replacing a cable

[jkg2003]

My 58 Johnson Super Seahorse 35 hp is hooked up to a Evinrude Simplex, and the shifter cable is broken, how do I change out the cable, I cant get it unhooked from the gear inside the control box. The cable number is D48296-000-168.0

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: I need help replacing a cable

I never actually tried to take one of those apart, but it looks like there is a small allen screw in there to lock it down. The only thing I don't understand, is how such a tiny allen screw can be torqued down hard enough to bend the cable, without the hex been wasted. That cable is pretty tough stuff.

 

[F_R]

Re: I need help replacing a cable

I never actually tried to take one of those apart, but it looks like there is a small allen screw in there to lock it down. The only thing I don't understand, is how such a tiny allen screw can be torqued down hard enough to bend the cable, without the hex been wasted. That cable is pretty tough stuff.

And therin lies the difference between OEM and aftermarket cables. Or at least used to be----I don't know if it has ever been corrected or not. The OEM OMC cables had the wire end annealed for about 3/4". That made it soft enough for the setscrew to properly kink it. Aftermarket cables are not (were not) annealed and were impossible to kink. Without the kink, the durn thing slips. No big deal, I simply annealed them myself.

jkg, if you have the 2 setscrews loose or out, simply pull harder. It should come out of the rack gear. The kink is holding it. When you install the new one, run one setscrew down against the wire, then continue turning it 3/4 to 1 turn. That will kink the annealed wire. Now tighten the second setscrew, which will securely clamp it.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s311/frankr_photos/11-1AnchoringControlWires.jpg

 

[jkg2003]

Re: I need help replacing a cable

Thanks Guys thats perfect, now where can I purchase the unit that connects to the lever on the motor and slides back and forth on the cable, the one from teleflex that is supposed to fit my model on comes with the cable end, and the piece that broke is teh piece that connects to the motor. Thanks again for the help.

 

[jkg2003]

Re: I need help replacing a cable

The casting guide that connects to the motor and the control box racks is what I am needing to replace???

 

[F_R]

Re: I need help replacing a cable

So lets get this straight. There are 3 different Simplex controls, two pre-1979 and one after 1979. Lets start by figuring out which one you have. Look at these two pre-1979 controls and tell us specifically what you need.

"Round Ball Knobs" control--- http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s311/frankr_photos/TwoLeverRemoteControlSingleEngine-1.jpg

"Shaped Knobs" control--- http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s311/frankr_photos/10RemoteControlSingleMotor.jpg

and--- http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s311/frankr_photos/11RemoteControlSingleMotorPartsList.jpg

 

[jkg2003]

Re: I need help replacing a cable

I have this Controller, with these cables, but my casting guide broke originally and now my cable needs replacing, but when you buy the cable new it doesnt come with the casting guide from what I can see, and I was just wondering where to buy the casting guide. I know I need a type 400 cable

"Round Ball Knobs" control--- http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s...leEngine-1.jpg

 

[jkg2003]

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Anybody know where I can purchase casting guide???

 

[Chinewalker]

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Do you have a pic of what you need? Just post it on iboats - don't bother using a hosting service. The link you posted above comes back no good...

 

[jkg2003]

Re: I need help replacing a cable

The link you are referring to was a copy and paste to the post above mine that F_R asked a question about, I only answered a question he asked with a link he posted. Here is a picture of what I am looking for, Thanks for the help

 

[jkg2003]

Re: I need help replacing a cable

I was able to find all the parts I needed on Marineengine.com