[C320-list] Transmission linkage - reverse

[Michael Paris]

Thank you for the responses. I adjusted the cable at the transmission by extending it slightly and I tightened up the cable in a few spots. It worked well in the slip through multiple shifts but I won’t be able to take it out for a few days.

Mike P.
#734


> On Aug 2, 2018, at 4:11 PM, Doug Treff <doug at treff.us> wrote:
> 
> I saw guidance on here that if the adjustment can't be made, that maybe a 
> new cable is in order. 
> 
> If you're going to replace the shift cable, it is recommended that you
> replace the throttle cable as well. After you complete the job, you'll
> understand why. When I bought my boat, the surveyor recommended that I
> replace the throttle cable because it was melted from the heat of the
> exhaust manifold. I did so. About 6 months later, the shift cable broke
> and I was doing that difficult job again. Replace them both at the same
> time and have peace of mind! It will only cost you the extra $50 US for
> the other cable and it won't add much time to the job.
> 
> Here's a great blog piece on how to do the job. A different make of boat
> but it's still an Edson Pedestal and the process is the same:
> http://spartina.blogspot.com/2009/05/replacing-throttle-and-shift-cables.html
> 
> Also, you can get the cables from CatalinaDirect here:
> http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/category/737/controls--cables.cfm
> 
> It's a difficult job and you will need a helper but you can save a ton
> of money if you're willing to do your own work! I replaced mine over a
> period of two evenings and it works great now. 
> Good luck!
> 
> --
> Doug Treff
> doug at treff.us