not so bright, can't find cable

[maxxman04]

trying to find the right lower shift cable, but no numbers stamped on the current one. or they are just worn off. setup is mercruiser 898 series, 350 v8, 898 outdrive. late 70's, early 80's is best guess. engine is not original, not even sure if it's mercruiser, but the rest is merc. sierra lists numerous cable numbers, all stating fits merc, alpha and gen II. i know i'm pre-alpha, but cannot find a glm, sierra, morse, mallory, or anyone else's part number that specifically states my application. i know i do not have an oddball setup. i'm also sure i don't know how to read correctly. but any help is greatly appreciated. thanks for bearing with a not too bright.

 

[45Auto]

Re: not so bright, can't find cable

Mercruiser shows the same lower shift cable for the 898, pre-Alpha, Alpha I, and Alpha II: 865436A02

Click on any of the drives here if you want to check:

http://www.perfprotech.com/store/catalog/Mercruiser-Parts-Finder,3172,865436A02.aspx

 

[maxxman04]

Re: not so bright, can't find cable

i did see that as well, but every catalog, website i look at, there are 3 or more listed. you came up with same number i had thought, so i'm goin with that one, cross fingers. preeshyate reply 45auto.

 

[45Auto]

Re: not so bright, can't find cable

Good luck, you'll need an extra-deep 9/16 socket to change it, and you ought to check the alignment (need an alignment tool) whil you have it off.

 

[maxxman04]

Re: not so bright, can't find cable

preeshyate the advice. i have checked the alignment tho, as i just finished complete swap from cobra to mercruiser. and yeah, i've read and heard i will need that extra deep socket. thanks again.

 

[Don S]

Re: not so bright, can't find cable

If you use kit number 865436A03, it's the same cable as the 865436A02 But includes the install gasket kit and the shift cable bellows. Don't even think about changing that cable and using the old shift cable bellows.
For sure, use the OEM cable kit, they are SOOOOOOO much better than aftermarket.

 

[maxxman04]

Re: not so bright, can't find cable

you the man DonS, already ahead of you tho. new bellows kit already put in, cable seemed fine last week, but upon trying to get it adjusted right, found out cable is bent inside sheathing. boat hasn't seen water yet, so the bellows kit i already put in should be fine i assume. thanks for the numbers 45auto and DonS, your help is awesome.