1987 OMC shifting problems

[Justin@bay]

I recently purchased a 87 bayliner capri with a 5.0 G.M. motor and have had problems with the shifting mechanism and being stiff to shift ;lastnight i unhooked the cable to the outdrive and the shifter moves very freely now.the cable to the outdrive cant hardly be moved with a pair of pliers is this an adjustment or is it cable replacement time the cable that is in it is black!

 

[Catchem]

Re: 1987 OMC shifting problems

Looks like its cable replacement time Justin.You can sometimes free them up by soaking them in wd-40 or some other type solvent but its only a short term fix.Sorry.

 

[TwoBallScrewBall]

Re: 1987 OMC shifting problems

That cable needs to be replaced. There was a problem with them, and the newer updated cable is red. <br /><br />Also, on my 1988, the shift shaft bushing and seal that the shift shaft rides through on the lower unit was shot and the shaft was sticking. The bushing is not available separately, you have to get the whole cover as an assembly, it's only about $25.

 

[Justin@bay]

Re: 1987 OMC shifting problems

I appreciate your time and information I guess im pulling it apart when I get home then i just got to adjust the cables i guess ill go buy a book for the procedure becouse ive heard its a pain.<br />Thanks

 

[mickey1]

Re: 1987 OMC shifting problems

justin, look up http://www.funkopolis.com, this fellow has his stuff together when it comes to omc outdrives. micket1

 

[mickey1]

Re: 1987 OMC shifting problems

justin, i was wrong on that web site, i had to go to another forum and research it . the correct address is http://www.hastings.org/~stuart/cobra/. i, apparently,do not have my stuff together mickey1

 

[Justin@bay]

Re: 1987 OMC shifting problems

Thanks guys.