moresparks
Regular Contributor
Hi,
I am replacing my old Volvo shift cables after many years sterling service and just need an answer to a question.
The Stern drive is the 290 SP-A and I have disconnected both ends but I am unable to pull the cable through the inside of the transom. All the fittings have been removed and I have managed to pull / push through a couple of inches – but that’s it.
The cable goes through a protective tube (839091) on the inside of the transom and it looks a fairly tight turn so I am guessing that’s why it’s stubborn and I didn’t want to damage the tube.
Is it easier to remove the tube from inside the transom then pull through or is the tube fitting pretty much designed to remain in place? I did order a new gasket (897745) just in case.
The alternative would be to unclip all the cable and tube from the Transom and wiring looms to try and make the tube as straight as possible. By the way, the boat is out of the water!!
I am replacing my old Volvo shift cables after many years sterling service and just need an answer to a question.
The Stern drive is the 290 SP-A and I have disconnected both ends but I am unable to pull the cable through the inside of the transom. All the fittings have been removed and I have managed to pull / push through a couple of inches – but that’s it.
The cable goes through a protective tube (839091) on the inside of the transom and it looks a fairly tight turn so I am guessing that’s why it’s stubborn and I didn’t want to damage the tube.
Is it easier to remove the tube from inside the transom then pull through or is the tube fitting pretty much designed to remain in place? I did order a new gasket (897745) just in case.
The alternative would be to unclip all the cable and tube from the Transom and wiring looms to try and make the tube as straight as possible. By the way, the boat is out of the water!!