1967 MerCruiser 120 (i.e., K20 or MerCruiser #1) Stern Drive Shift Cable Replacement

[E350]

I have the nail style hinge pin, and I have removed the gimbal ring to replace the power tilt limit switch and will replace the bellows including the shift bellows but I need to remove the cable to replace the bellows and the cover which covers the shift cable from the transom plate to the bell housing.

1. Does anyone have a source for the cable cover?

2. Do I remove the cable from the shifter up near the steering wheel and pull the cable back? How do I reinstall it?


1967 REBEL - MERCRUISER 120 HP

Manufacturer: Webell Marine
Serial No.: 289
Model Name: Rebel
Year Built: 1967
MerCruiser Stern Drive Unit Serial No.: 2263798
MerCruiser Marine Model: 120 HP
MerCruiser Marine Engine Serial No.: 2231097

 

[E350]

This is a good thread, but really doesn't answer my question:

https://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...t-on-pre-alpha

ezez mentioned mercstuff in that thread. Their catalog is helpful and explains the difference between the forward facing and rear facing style:

http://www.mercstuff.com/shiftcable1.htm
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jones01m ezez Bt Doctur

 

[Bt Doctur]

1 called a shift cable bellow
I dont believe that switch is availible and most will bypass it. If you have the old style cable replace it with the newer style. you need the 1/4 straight tap NOT a 1/4 inch pipe tap
and you need this http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/6/6B4R3.PDF#

 

[E350]

Bt Doctur: Thank you for that pdf! I do have a single limit switch which is on the top of the gimbal ring. I found a new old stock switch. Since the rubber must necessarily be old, we will see how long it lasts.

As far as the shift cable goes, from page 19 of 40 of your pdf, it looks like I already have the new style shift cable. (I.e., I have threads sticking forward not just threaded aft into the bell housing.) Is it correct that I already have the new style and a tap will not be needed?