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HiZ
04-19-2010, 02:39 PM
I am going to change the shift cables on the boat for preemptive actions

I have the drives off, Any thoughts/links/tips for this Job

HiZ
04-19-2010, 06:47 PM
Ok: special tool, about an hour, and shifts nice and smooth

Seafordguy
04-19-2010, 07:27 PM
I was going to tell you - I used a paint stirrer from Sherwin Williams with a slit cut in it as the "special tool".

Getting mine out of the Bellhousing was a total *****. Corroded in there decently and I ended up having to drill them out.

Damn it - and now that I am thinking about it I then clamped the Transom Assembly down on the cable as I was tightening that back on and ruined the cable. It was a cluster and not a good way to spend 100+ bucks....

HiZ
04-20-2010, 06:19 PM
Yeah that is not sounding so special!
What else do you know about the word Bravo?

Seafordguy
04-20-2010, 09:57 PM
Yeah that is not sounding so special!
What else do you know about the word Bravo?

I'm not that knowledgeable but if you got another question shoot....

HiZ
04-23-2010, 01:35 PM
It seems that the shift linkage in the drive will stick
It is completely in the drive all the way back andwill not come out "fwd"
To access the flip top!
Why would this be stuck, how do I release it

HiZ
04-23-2010, 01:36 PM
I am talking on the slide cradle for the shift cable to go into.
I can not get it to move out from the drive, in order to release the retaining cover

Knot 4 Me
04-23-2010, 03:06 PM
You cannot pull it out with a pair of pliers?

HiZ
04-23-2010, 04:24 PM
It does not seem to want to move! There isn't much area to grab onto

MOBILEMERCMAN
04-23-2010, 06:01 PM
They resist at times. If you are changing the cable anyway that is good news. Protect the housing and get a pair of vice grips on the cable and use a pry bar to persuade it. Or just cut it and attend to it when it is off the boat. If you don't want to do that you can always drain the lube and remove the back cover. Then you can move the lever with a wrench.

HiZ
04-24-2010, 03:57 PM
Cables still on the way! have the special tools to replace.
Had the drives off and tested on muffs, that lasted 3 shifts and jammed again.
The issue was initially the plastic attachment cable guide had broken.
So, now I will wait for the new cables! Not a single dealer had any in inventory!
So, NOW I AM A dealer, via Widmer Marine! And wow is there some mark up on them.
Anyone need some calbes?
Impellers
Etc?
I have some good pricing and items coming

MOBILEMERCMAN
04-24-2010, 07:40 PM
If your shift is jamming you need to inspect the shift linkage and plate in the drive which is found inside of rear cover.

HiZ
04-25-2010, 02:32 AM
pulled the cover, all ok!
The problem is the cable
It sticks at the point of entry to the Bell Housing
The cable has seperated and corroded from the threded fastener
So, that was the reason for the cable failure.
Just waiting for the new ones to come in!

Seafordguy
04-25-2010, 08:23 AM
pulled the cover, all ok!
The problem is the cable
It sticks at the point of entry to the Bell Housing
The cable has seperated and corroded from the threded fastener
So, that was the reason for the cable failure.
Just waiting for the new ones to come in!

I hope you managed to get it out of the bellhousing easily? Like I said, mine was corroded in there and I had to drill it out.

Tinkerer
04-25-2010, 06:57 PM
Another thing to watch for is the cable rubbing on the engine coupler. If it wears a hole in the side of the cable shield you will get the drive to go in one dirrection but not the other.
Been there had that happen on the second day of a port hopping vacation. Had to go all of the way back to the trailer to do the repair. Marina wanted a ton of $ to hoist the boat and and change the part.

HiZ
05-02-2010, 11:25 PM
cables awesome, all set. If anyone needs some I can get them direct for around $73 for an Entire kit, o rings, bellows, etc.

So, what is the deal with the Drive shift ball?
Here are pics, I can not get the cover back on is the ball supposed to be inserted into the cover? Or is it Free floating?
Stbd side is in the cover, port is out and Not cooperative
Pics

HiZ
05-02-2010, 11:30 PM
port side where the ball is not in the cover

HiZ
05-02-2010, 11:31 PM
That shows me how much I have to clean up the case side of the drive.
And that is Grease Not dirt, sludge, gunk, smack, schwag, etc.
Trying to get the ball to "stick" in there

MOBILEMERCMAN
05-03-2010, 07:58 AM
If the ball separated from the tube like piece it is wore out. The ball assembly and spring ride in the rear cover. Special lube 101 will hold it in.

It is number 3. http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_Pictures3.asp?dnbr=880951%2000&ivar=images/COMMON/19249.png&inbr=5398&bnbr=100&bdesc=UNIVERSAL+JOINT+AND+SHIFTER+COMPONENTS%28STANDARD%29

That should not have water in the cavity either.

HiZ
05-03-2010, 12:33 PM
Sweet! Thanks
That is why I opened them both up, double check all of the goodies
The port cable housing was cracked and the reason for water intrusion, shifting issues, headaches, and a new lesson in drive anatomy.
I love this place

HiZ
05-03-2010, 12:35 PM
I hope you managed to get it out of the bellhousing easily? Like I said, mine was corroded in there and I had to drill it out.

I thought of you when I was drilling out the port side cable!
Stbd was A Okay

HiZ
05-03-2010, 12:38 PM
If the ball separated from the tube like piece it is wore out. The ball assembly and spring ride in the rear cover. Special lube 101 will hold it in.

It is number 3. http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_Pictures3.asp?dnbr=880951%2000&ivar=images/COMMON/19249.png&inbr=5398&bnbr=100&bdesc=UNIVERSAL+JOINT+AND+SHIFTER+COMPONENTS%28STANDARD%29

That should not have water in the cavity either.

Is the complete assembly the replacement, or just the 2 springs and housing, keep the ball?

MOBILEMERCMAN
05-03-2010, 01:13 PM
Its the #3 assembly. The ball should not be loose.

HiZ
05-03-2010, 01:20 PM
[QUOTE=MOBILEMERCMAN;490084]Its the #3 assembly. The ball should not be loose.[/QUO

Roger, but I was speaking in ref. to the detent assy. kit does it include the ball. Illustration does not show a ball and I did not get one with the parts. but they were loose from the shop. Just curious if the ball was included. Also does the taper go into the housing or does the ball set into the taper?
Thank you all for the help

MOBILEMERCMAN
05-03-2010, 01:25 PM
Your confusing me. The ball is part of the tube thingy that is called a detent assembly. It is installed as positioned in the picture #3. If the ball comes out it is worn out.

HiZ
05-03-2010, 03:39 PM
Understood, mine is in need of replacement, worn out.

The exploded view is of the spring/tube assembly~does the S.S. Ball come with the kit?

When installing the New Tube/Assembly>the tube has a tapered end, does that go toward the ball to secure it, or toward the housing and then press in the ball?
How do you press in the ball with the new assembly?

MOBILEMERCMAN
05-03-2010, 04:43 PM
The new one should have the ball in the tube already. Grease it up and and slide in cover with ball facing out.

HiZ
05-03-2010, 10:51 PM
:willy_nilly:Mobile-You are a big Help
Thank you! :hurray:

motuman
06-16-2013, 01:20 PM
HiZ

I know this is a very old thread, but are you still selling Bravo parts?

I need a Bravo 1 shift cable and set of bellows.

Thanks.......







cables awesome, all set. If anyone needs some I can get them direct for around $73 for an Entire kit, o rings, bellows, etc.

So, what is the deal with the Drive shift ball?
Here are pics, I can not get the cover back on is the ball supposed to be inserted into the cover? Or is it Free floating?
Stbd side is in the cover, port is out and Not cooperative
Pics