shift cable rubber boot

[Tommy Saunders]

I have a 1997 chaparral mcm 4.3 l lx gen +
alpha one #oko69335
The rubber boot around the shift cable going from lower unit is torn can I seal the hole going into the transom, or do I need to replace the boot how hard is to pull lower unit to get at the cable to replace the boot.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: shift cable rubber boot

It can be done without pulling your drive.But if you gotta work there maybe you should change the shift cable.It's 10 years old. Jerry

 

[bhammer]

Re: shift cable rubber boot

You need to replace the boot and probably the cable. If it isn't rusted yet, it will and you'll be back here with shifting / starting issues. Here's a link for the replacment: http://www.mercstuff.com/shiftcable1.htm

 

[JustJason]

Re: shift cable rubber boot

It can be done without pulling your drive.But if you gotta work there maybe you should change the shift cable.It's 10 years old. Jerry[/qoute]

Uhmmm.... okay i'll bite....
How exactly do you replace the boot without pulling the drive? I mean, because I'm just asking.... if you happen to know a better way i'm all ears....