Replace Alpha One shift cable?

[cadunkle]

I'm doing ym bellows and shift cable on my '89 Alpha One. I can't get the old shift cable nut loose. I've been hitting it from both sides with MAPP gas and PB Blaster for a while and it won't budge. When I put the socket on it feels like it's gonna strip the head on the nut/fitting. Anyone have a trick to get these out if they're stuck real good? It's a pain because there's not much room to get any tools in there.

 

[cadunkle]

Re: Replace Alpha One shift cable?

Nevermind, drilled it out from the backside and got the rest out with an extractor.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Replace Alpha One shift cable?

Better download the manual because there is no nut on the shift cable.What you precieve as a nut is part of the shift cable

 

[cadunkle]

Re: Replace Alpha One shift cable?

Gee, ya think? Well it isn't a problem because it's out and the new cable is ready to go in as soon as I blast and paint the bellhousing. Oh, and I do have a shop manual for my engine and outdrive. Replace "nut" with "hex" or "fitting" if it makes you feel better.

 

[sikpupy]

Re: Replace Alpha One shift cable?

Damn, just looking for some shift cable info, what the h*ll did I walk into?

 

[hoot]

Re: Replace Alpha One shift cable?

http://www.marinemechanic.com/site/page99.html

perhaps this link will help. there is a nut that holds the cable in place.

 

[sikpupy]

Re: Replace Alpha One shift cable?

Yea, I know, replaced one before but it has been a while. Wanted to refresh my memory and found this thread. Uhm, yea, okay........lol.

Thanks, will check out the link.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Replace Alpha One shift cable?

It IS NOT a nut, it`s part of the cable , It turns with the cable upon removal.