Lower shift cable for alpha 1

[lenny2113]

I have changed a lower shift cable on my alpha 1.<br />There is a little a little screw that threaded inside of shift cable slide.

<br />I tightened the screw, but the slide has as little as 1/32" play.<br />Is this normal? If should be fixed, what should I do?

 

[Don S]

Re: Lower shift cable for alpha 1

You do not want that set screw tight, the slide must turn freely on the cable. Use the wire that came with the kit to lock the screw in place.

 

[lenny2113]

Re: Lower shift cable for alpha 1

Don, <br />Should I be worried about 1/32" "back and forth" play?<br />Thank you!

 

[bigbrownbuku]

Re: Lower shift cable for alpha 1

no lenny, its that way by design so as to not lock the slide to the cable and enable it to rotate independently.

 

[lenny2113]

Re: Lower shift cable for alpha 1

Thank you guys!<br />It was my first time doing the shift cable.<br />So, I wanted to make sure I got it correctly.<br /><br />I learned a few valuable lessons: <br />1. DO NOT tighten clamps on the shift cable below prior to threading 9/16" into bellhousing. I tightened clamp and took a short break. Leter when I came back, I started threding the 9/16" and did not really understand why the nut is turning with such resistance . Good thing I only turned it a few turns and did not try to thred it in all the way . Cable below was not damaged, so I untightened the clamp and it turned itself right back to normal. <br /><br />2. If not for you guys, I would not even bother replacing it myself. Combination of IBOATS forum and Merc. manual makes it possible to accomplish new things yourself. <br /><br />I would like to THANK YOU ALL!!! <br />Happy boating season