Just a followup that the issue is now fixed. The shift cable broke in the outdrive. I had the boat pulled out, removed the drive, and found that the cable and metal sheath were damaged at the bellhousing. Boat is now back in the water and running fine.
Glad to hear that you got it fixed.
dogturd21
06-06-2011 10:16 AM
Originally Posted by dogturd21
(Post 3420480)
Just a followup that the issue is now fixed. The shift cable broke in the outdrive. I had the boat pulled out, removed the drive, and found that the cable and metal sheath were damaged at the bellhousing. Boat is now back in the water and running fine.
They charged me 4 hours labor for the repair, and the parts were about $105 for the shiftcable and bellows (Merc / Quicksilver parts), and about $6 for the drive seal kit. The shift mechanism was also filled up with water, and the tech indicated that whoever had the drive off before did something wrong: he dissasembled the shift mechanisim and checked it for unusual wear, and found one part he didnt like- he said he had a spare one on the shelf and used that, and did not charge me for it. I dont remember what the part was but it was not the ball-detent thingy (it was a very small minor part he said). With the diagnosis and everything this seems like a fair deal - thoughts ?
mr3dman
06-06-2011 10:35 AM
Sounds about right for dissasembly/ finding a few probs and fixing.
dogturd21
06-07-2011 04:53 PM
Thanks- I think I am going to permenantly abandon my old favorite shop and use these guys going forward.
