shifter cable stuck

[3ronny3]

I have a 5.7L OMC that is hard to shift. Using Sturate's web site the shift cabe has a pull of over 8 pounds using a spring scale to check. I am trying to replace the shift cable but it won't pull out of the hose it is in. the nut that is part of the cable is loose, but when trying to unscrew the cable twists and then snaps back. How do I get this cable out. I know the adjustment is suppose to be the hard part not this. The cable is disconnected on both ends.

 

[wcasey5]

I assume it is the lower shift cable, just cut it, you are replacing it anyway so cut one end and pull it out. If it is taking 8 lbs to move it, the cable is toast and there is no amount of adjusting that will fix it.

 

[3ronny3]

After I get the old out by cuting it am I going to have trouble routing the new one through the spot that is holding the old one? Or is this normal?

 

[wcasey5]

That's what happened to me. I had to cut the cable, unscrew it from the pivot housing, then remove it in pieces. When I put it back together, I screwed the cable housing to the pivot housing and used dish soap as lubricant on the outside of the housing, then fed it through the tube and attached the ends.

 

[bruceb58]

Pour some dishwashing liquid down the shift tube. That will lube it up and will eventually wash away.

EDIT: I now see wcasey5 already gave you that advice.