[Alberg30] Gear shift cable

[Brian and Elaine Timmins]

Bill,
   When I did my cables on #497 about 5 years ago, the shifter required a 64
BC cable (not sure of the length anymore). The "BC" suffix means one
standard clamp end and one thru bulkhead type end. As George suggested, I
got my cables from Sealand.
Brian    (ex 497)
P.S. Wonderful answer, George.
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Dinwiddie" <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org>
To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2002 1:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Gear shift cable


> Bill,
>
> You need to measure the length of the cable, and check the types of
> fittings on both ends.  There's no guarantee that the shifter control on
> your boat is the same as mine.  There are bulkhead and clamp fittings.
>  You used to be able to get Teleflex or Morse cables, but Teleflex
> bought Morse.
>
> Checking the atomic4 list archives, I find a recommendation for this
> place (http://www.sealandpower.com/map.html) which gives a chart and
> ordering instruction.  I'm sure you can get them locally, too.
>
> Here's a sampling of messages from that archive:
> http://archives.sailnet.com/arsearch/atomic4/msg02148.php
> http://archives.sailnet.com/arsearch/atomic4/msg07524.php
> http://archives.sailnet.com/arsearch/atomic4/msg07528.php
> http://archives.sailnet.com/arsearch/atomic4/msg08020.php
>
>  From the descriptions, is sounds like a Morse 64C cable is probably
> right.  Looking at
> http://www.tfxmarine.com/mechanical/pdfs/controlpdfs/selectguide.pdf I
> think this would be a Teleflex 6400CC type cable.  See
> http://www.tfxmarine.com/mechanical/pdfs/controlpdfs/controluniver.pdf
also.
>
> Hope this helps.  Let us know what you find.
>
>  - George
>
> Bill Blevins wrote:
>
> >I broke the cable that connects to the gear shift mechanism. Has anyone
had
> >to replace that cable? If so, where can I find one?
> >
> >It sheared off at the very top where the nut tightens up to the shifter
> >lever inside the starboard locker.
> >
> >Thanks.
> >
> >
> >
>
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