Quicksilver 74639Q02 Shift Cable Bellows - MerCruiser Stern Drives, 1-Set
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I didn't measure mine before installing it, so I can't tell you the exact dimensions, but it fit perfectly, with a tight fit on the transom and a tight fit on the cable.
Our old Mercruiser was replaced by a 1990 Mercruiser with the Alpha 1 Outdrive.
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It's one of those purchases where a few dollars saved isn't a good idea. If this boot fails while boating, it can cause serious issues and cost a lot of money to fix. br>br>However, you can replace this Shift Boot by disconnecting the cable on the engine side, taping a sturdy string to the cable, and asking a friend to help push the cable while you pull on the exterior of the boat. A friend and I took our time, carefully sliding the entire cable assembly through the transom (be patient and don't kink the cable), removing the defective boot, and liberally applying 3-in-1. GENTLY massage the new boot over the metal sleeve end and down the cable assembly with 1 oil. My assistant pulled on the strings after I had inserted the cable into the transom, once we had the new boot on and the cable greased up. He gently pulled and I pushed until the cable was returned to its original position, saving me about $1500 in marina repairs where they would have removed the entire lower unit from the motor. This is not required. The entire repair took less than 45 minutes.
This tough little rubber boot, with its stainless steel hose clamp, appears to be overpriced. Until you see how difficult it is to properly install them and how bad some of the aftermarket alternatives are. br>br>Several years ago, I bought an aftermarket kit. The boot itself was made out of paper. The stainless steel hose clamp was not entirely stainless steel, and it was thin and flimsy. The worm gear, on the other hand, was not stainless. (All stainless steel hose clamps are marked with the phrase "All Stainless Steel. ") " Those who have some non-permanent non-permanent non-permanent permanent non "Stainless Steel" is all that is written on the stainless parts. If you're still not sure, use a magnet to check. It is not magnetic to use 316 stainless steel. ) I would not use the cheapo aftermarket kit because this part is subjected to a lot of stress as the drive is raised and lowered, and it is located below the waterline regardless of drive position. Sorry, I don't know the name of the low-cost aftermarket one because it came as part of a "Complete transom reseal kit" that I purchased from e bay. I have no idea who made it because the seller repackaged all of the pieces into an unmarked box. I ended up throwing out all of the hose clamps and the majority of the rubber parts in that kit and replacing them with OEM replacements. Then there's the issue of getting it installed. br>br> This isn't going to be a quick fix! The boat is taken out of the water, the drive leg is removed, the shift cable must be threaded up and installed from behind the transom (requiring a special socket), and the new cable and boot must be threaded up and installed from behind the transom (pushing on a string!). Then, before setting the bellows, make sure the fitting is screwed into the bell housing so it doesn't wind up like a rubber band, and make sure the seals around the now inaccessible bellows are secure, as well as the shift cable, so the ignition cut out works properly. This is not a job you want to have to do on a regular basis, so don't skimp on the price of this high-quality equipment.
This was installed and I'm happy with it so far. Because mine was missing the small end clamp for some reason, I looked on YouTube and found people using zip ties, so that's what I did. So far, everything has worked out well.
OEM is a safe bet. I followed Cliff's advice and can confirm that it is possible to do this without removing the outdrive; it is a little tricky, but not impossible. After the repair, I dropped it in the lake to check for leaks and there was not a single drop (the previous boot was torn). br>Because I have a trailer boat, I expect this to last a long time. The original was 13 years old when it was released.
There's no reason to save money on aftermarket parts. These last a long time.
Original equipment manufacturer part.
Heavy-duty tie bellows are available. There's no need to be concerned about it ripping.
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