[Public-list] Seized Shifter and Gear cable

[Theodore M. Liszczak]

John Birch wrote:

>When I replaced my cable I used a Morse Teleflex 64C cable on my Alberg 37 
>which has a similar mechanical transmission, hard shift, clunks into gear, 
>as the Atomic on the A-30 - I have a Westerbeake. I used a 33C on the 
>throttle. 33C's can be used on hydraulic, but not mechanical, transmissions 
>as well. If you have an Atomic with the original engine you will most likely 
>have one of the mechanical transmissions. How long a cable - best you 
>measure what you have. Too long is better than too short as the turns need 
>to be gradual and smooth.
>
>Darned if I can remember my transmission type at this time but it was a 64C 
>series cable for sure. They are expensive but there is not substitute.
>
>Hope this is a help.
>
>Cheers,
>John
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Bob Crinion" <bob at fox.nstn.ca>
>To: "'Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all'" <public-list at alberg30.org>
>Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2006 5:23 AM
>Subject: Re: [Public-list] Seized Shifter and Gear cable
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>>Hi George,
>>
>>I disconnected the cable from the shifter to discover that the shifter was
>>seized.
>>The cable was also seized as well with the bulkhead end of the cable
>>partially broken.
>>The transmission lever shifts fine.
>>I'll try to get a Telflex 4 foot gear shift cable.
>>
>>As to the Marmac shifter, I have dissembled it and with penetrating oil
>>managed to get it to move but find the gear shift part difficult to move.
>>Perhaps it is one of those things that cannot not be fixed and a new 
>>shifter
>>is required.
>>
>>If I have to buy a new shifter what would you recommend?
>>
>>Thanks for the help,
>>
>>-bob
>>A30 #560
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: public-list-bounces at alberg30.org
>>[mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf Of George Dinwiddie
>>Sent: June 17, 2006 10:42 PM
>>To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
>>Subject: Re: [Public-list] Seized Shifter and Gear cable
>>
>>Bob Crinion wrote:
>>    
>>
>>>I need a new gear shift cable for my Alberg 30.
>>>It is a 4 foot Marmac cable.
>>>Is it still possible to get one and where?
>>>      
>>>
>>Teleflex has bought all the competition and has a monopoly on cables.
>>
>>    
>>
>>>The Gear/Throttle Shift assembly was seized. The throttle worked but the
>>>gear shift section was stuck.
>>>There is a little hole in the back of this Marmac gear shift assembly.
>>>      
>>>
>>You can try disconnecting the cable to see if it's actually the assembly
>>that's stuck or the cable (or, sometimes, the transmission end).
>>
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Last October, I also had to replace my A-4 shifter cable. I got it from 
Sealand Power Industries, Marine Engine Center in Linden, N.J.
Their phone number is 908 486-7600. The Morse Teleflex #MM032377-003-07, 
33C. They only charged $30.92, with $9.39 for shipping and handling.
Ted Liszczak
Freedom A 345