is this ok to do?

[jkleinh]

think or maybe i should say i hope im getting water in through my shifter cable i was thinking on stuffing silicone in the tube where the cable comes out in addition i found a rubber like cap that i can slide over cable and cover that enlet pretty well iwas gona put a ring of5200 on the outside and let completly dry before water test i figure even if it still lets some water in and i notice its deminnished im in the right neighbor hood allthough i think its at the y pipe
do not have the means as in place to pull the motor but would be willing to pay a reasonable amount to someone who could and am willing to help i am enclined just dont have hoist and place or should i carry extra battery and pump just to be safe i only go out maybe 5times a year comments please

5.7 omc cobra 1987 210 4winns

 

[Don S]

Re: is this ok to do?

The hose that the shift cable goes through, should have the open end well above the water line. If it's laying in the bilge, it shouldn't be. Cable tie it up high without kinking the shift cable.

 

[jkleinh]

Re: is this ok to do?

im talking about the end that is in the water outside the boat at the transom the cable in the engine compartment is up high with a boot and zip tie attatched im the 3rd owner and the other two had it serviced and stored at the marina where they bought it brand new so it hasnt been monkeyed with yett hopefully i can keep up their tradition without paying an arm&leg

 

[Bondo]

Re: is this ok to do?

so it hasnt been monkeyed with yett

Ayuh,...

Sounds like That's about to End....

stuffing silicone in the tube where the cable comes out in addition i found a rubber like cap that i can slide over cable and cover that enlet pretty well iwas gona put a ring of5200 on the outside

Gobbering up everything with various Glues is Not the way to Find, nor Fix a Leak......

 

[Don S]

Re: is this ok to do?

The shift cable has to be free to move in and out of that hose when you turn left and right or raise and lower the drive..

The only chance you have of fixing it, is to first find EXACTLY where the water is coming in from. On some jobs I have actually had to remove the engine and with the drive on put it in the water so I could see where the water was coming from.
A small digital camera also works well for getting into those hard to see areas.
Take that sillycone and give it to someone you dislike. It should NEVER, EVER, be used below the waterline, for anything.

 

[jkleinh]

Re: is this ok to do?

i had a feeling that cable would move lettting water past silicone and your never ever use silicone below water line makes absolute sense to me and so does your fix it right the first time so there fore im gonna go back to the launch with camra get pics and figure out how to post now im wondering if i just back up to water and not touch ignition at all i shouldnt have to pull all the plugs and hoses again there should be no water entering unless i run motor and do i need to put block plugs back in or leave them off ?

 

[Don S]

Re: is this ok to do?

Posting pictures is well explained here.
http://forums.iboats.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=-1&f=32

Look at the top 3 stickies.