Morse cable, not Morris.

Andy



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> On Mar 23, 2014, at 10:43, Robert Boyer <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> Mac, the cables (at least on my boat) are called Morris cables.  The cable 
> consists of a outer housing and an inner core that transfers the motion from 
> the shift cable to the transmission.  The outer housing is usually clamped to 
> something solid on both ends so that the inner core is free to move within 
> the outer housing.  If this cable goes around a sharp corner or is bent it 
> will be hard to move.  I have replaced my transmission cable about 15 years 
> ago.  The connection within the pedestal is a royal PITA!  You have to remove 
> the wheel, the compass, and the compass support collar (as I recall).  Sounds 
> like a job for a nice warm spring day--if one ever comes..
> 
> Bob
> 
> Bob Boyer
> S/V Rainy Days (1983 C&C Landfall 38 - Hull #230)
> Annapolis, Maryland
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