Transom shift cable question

[MRS]

O.K. got 86 4.3 cobra setup changed all cables 2yr.s ago. Now I am pretty sure transom cable is bad. It would shift like butter and all of a sudden the last trip out shifted rough and cable broke at the casing. How long do the transom cables last for you guys and gals, yes I do run in salt a couple times during the year if I disconnect transom cable everything is smooth as can be. Will pull outdrive next week and see what is up. Thanks for any feed back......

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Transom shift cable question

O.K. got 86 4.3 cobra setup changed all cables 2yr.s ago. Now I am pretty sure transom cable is bad. It would shift like butter and all of a sudden the last trip out shifted rough and cable broke at the casing. How long do the transom cables last for you guys and gals, yes I do run in salt a couple times during the year if I disconnect transom cable everything is smooth as can be. Will pull outdrive next week and see what is up. Thanks for any feed back......

Howdy,


They last a good long time.

My last one was fine after only about 18 years...... Maybe yours was defective right from the "get-go"

 

[MRS]

Re: Transom shift cable question

HT Thanks I could not believe that it would only last 2yr.s it was working soooo good plus also found a new control box. Changed all o"well at least I know how to do the stuff....

 

[MRS]

Re: Transom shift cable question

Last time I changed all cables plus the control shifter. I remember the bellows (u-joints) was real tight fit thought someone said the newer ones had more room. It was a real pain to squeez the u-joints thur them I think they are the original ones on there. Thanks for any info on the bellows.... I will change them this time any how....

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Transom shift cable question

thought someone said the newer ones had more room.

Can't say. The last transom service kit I had was an after-market one. (I guess they're all aftermarket!!) It looked just like the one I had on the drive.

 

[MRS]

Re: Transom shift cable question

How tight was the fit? Mine the collar had to be greased up real good to get it thur. Was it a original bellows on your?

 

[MRS]

Re: Transom shift cable question Update

Re: Transom shift cable question Update

OK pulled outdrive ordered transom shift cable figured that had to be it. But it was the control box shift cable did not order that one I should have and will check all cables next time I have a problem. So no boating this weekend.:facepalm:

I will order now. Remember check all cables when having shifting problems....
Two years ago I changed the controller and all cables. shifted like butter. But I guess the one cable was faultey