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9.8hp Shift Rod Retainer Install ?

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Wave2Me

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Good afternoon, thanks for taking a look.
I have a 1976ish Mercury 110 9.8 hp outboard that was missing the shift rod (cable) retainer. Mercury Part Number 61007. This part clips over a bracket on the engine mount and keeps the lead ball at the end of the shift (cable), in it's holder. This is the cable that pushes the locking bracket down to lock the engine in place so it doesn't fly up when engaging reverse gear. I was able to source the part on eBay and received it today. My problem is this part is plastic. I cannot see any way to install this piece other than clipping it over the top of the bracket and forcing it down to clip the bottom on. I gave that a bit of a try but it soon seemed quite possible this was going to turn this plastic piece into a number of plastic bits.
I was wondering if anyone here is familiar with installing this piece and could offer some help in getting this done without braking this relatively expensive piece.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I greatly appreciate any help you can offer.
Jeff,

(ps: I was not able to find anything related in a forum search.)
 
Does your engine have remote steer? Do either of these swivel bracket assemblies look familiar?
Merc 9.8 Swivel Assembly.jpg
 
Hey, Jeff, obviously, the lead ball on the shift (cable) needs to be seated properly in the bracket. There is no other way I can think of to install the shift rod (cable) retainer other than the way you described. Try adding a bit of grease and the plastic piece should just clip into place.
P.S. you can disregard my previous replies.
Thanks,
Caleb
 
Hello Caleb. Thank you so much for the reply, I apologize for the delay in getting back to you.
I will supply the answers to your questions in case it may help someone in the future.
Model: 110 Serial # 4544530
The diagram on the right, part number 26 is the problem child as you have already figured out.
As you suggested, the only way to get it on was to slowly force it into place. I did apply some grease
and filed some of the sharp edges of the plastic piece slightly rounded so they would slide into place
easier. It seemed much better to hook the top of the piece as show in the diagram, on first. Then pull
the curved end over the bracket. I still can't believe it didn't brake, but it didn't.

Thanks again for your replies. I appreciate your taking the time to help out.
Jeff,
 
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