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acseatsri posted 05-18-2003 08:00 PM ET (US)
Does anyone offhand know the length of the shift and throttle cables for a 1988 18 Outrage? And can they just be snaked in on their own without needing to pull them thru?
John O posted 05-18-2003 09:13 PM ET (US)
I just put new cables in my 1988 Newtauk which is the same as a 17' Montauk. they were 15'. Maybe you need to go up to 17'. Hope this helps a bit.
Ponchee posted 05-19-2003 10:47 AM ET (US)
I just put some in my 18 Outrage last year.
I think they were 18... but it's just a guess right now.
at the time, I just laid a kite string out and routed it near to where the cable would route through. (then cut it)
Then laid the string flat on the 12" tile floor and counted tiles.
Hope it helps.
I'll try and remember to check tonight and get with you soon.
I pulled them through by tyieng them to the old cable and installed the new while removing the old one.
It worked better (for me) to pull them from the console to the motor. (front to back)
If you have to fish a cable/wire through the best thing I've used was on old shift/throttle cable pulled from it's sheath.
It's thin strong and is able to be bent back to tie to.
After your done, roll it up and keep it around because you'll need it sooner or later.
Gep posted 05-19-2003 11:58 AM ET (US)
1981 18' Outrage, 1992 Yamaha 130.
Shift cables are 18' long.
You might have a hard time snaking them through by themselves.
Maybe if you went from the console and tried it that way it might work.
My tunnel is filled to the gills with wires and cables.
Mike
acseatsri posted 05-19-2003 02:10 PM ET (US)
Well, to make a long story short, they were the common red-jacketed Morse 33C cables, universal ends. There was actually nothing wrong with the cables, just the plastic piece that anchors the cable to the engine broke, which wouldn't let me go into reverse. Since I couldn't find a new one immediately, I epoxied it using West Marine epoxy and reinforced it with a little bit of glass cloth for good measure. It's probably stronger than new now, but I'll order the correct OMC adapter kit to keep on hand if it does let go again. Thanks for the replies!
Ponchee posted 05-20-2003 09:26 AM ET (US)
Your welcome and by the way mine are 18' also.
Next time you remove something from the tunnel tie a peice of string/wire to it and pull it through also.
Leave it there and tie it off on both ends in case you need to fish something through.
Like I said... the best thing I've used was an old throttle cable with the plastic sheath removed.
acseatsri posted 05-20-2003 01:05 PM ET (US)
For someone who has the same vintage 1988 Evinrude/Johnson- at the opening where the 2 cables come out of the engine, is there some kind of rubber or plastic insert which supports the cables? There's nothing there on mine, but it looks like some sort of support which belongs there.
Ponchee posted 05-22-2003 09:42 AM ET (US)
As far as I know, all outboards have a rubber/plastic "seal" and guide for the cables wires and gas lines that enter between the cowling and the removable lid or cover.
This prevents splashed water from being sucked under the cover of the motor and increases the vaccuum to the designed air opening of the cover which is usually towards the rear of the motor.
I'd guess somebody forgot to replace yours last time it had the cables installed.
Maybe the seal didn't allow for the diameter of the new cable.
You should find a replacement or only go boating in smooth water. :0-]
I used to race offshore and have seen motors suck in water and blow up when crossing in someones rooster tail but honestly look back when your coming off plane sometime.
There is a lot of water splashed near the motor.

Like I said.. just a guess on why yours is not there.

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Author	Topic: Shift cable length for '88 18OR
acseatsri	posted 05-18-2003 08:00 PM ET (US) Does anyone offhand know the length of the shift and throttle cables for a 1988 18 Outrage? And can they just be snaked in on their own without needing to pull them thru?
John O	posted 05-18-2003 09:13 PM ET (US) I just put new cables in my 1988 Newtauk which is the same as a 17' Montauk. they were 15'. Maybe you need to go up to 17'. Hope this helps a bit.
Ponchee	posted 05-19-2003 10:47 AM ET (US) I just put some in my 18 Outrage last year. I think they were 18... but it's just a guess right now. at the time, I just laid a kite string out and routed it near to where the cable would route through. (then cut it) Then laid the string flat on the 12" tile floor and counted tiles. Hope it helps. I'll try and remember to check tonight and get with you soon. I pulled them through by tyieng them to the old cable and installed the new while removing the old one. It worked better (for me) to pull them from the console to the motor. (front to back) If you have to fish a cable/wire through the best thing I've used was on old shift/throttle cable pulled from it's sheath. It's thin strong and is able to be bent back to tie to. After your done, roll it up and keep it around because you'll need it sooner or later.
Gep	posted 05-19-2003 11:58 AM ET (US) 1981 18' Outrage, 1992 Yamaha 130. Shift cables are 18' long. You might have a hard time snaking them through by themselves. Maybe if you went from the console and tried it that way it might work. My tunnel is filled to the gills with wires and cables. Mike
acseatsri	posted 05-19-2003 02:10 PM ET (US) Well, to make a long story short, they were the common red-jacketed Morse 33C cables, universal ends. There was actually nothing wrong with the cables, just the plastic piece that anchors the cable to the engine broke, which wouldn't let me go into reverse. Since I couldn't find a new one immediately, I epoxied it using West Marine epoxy and reinforced it with a little bit of glass cloth for good measure. It's probably stronger than new now, but I'll order the correct OMC adapter kit to keep on hand if it does let go again. Thanks for the replies!
Ponchee	posted 05-20-2003 09:26 AM ET (US) Your welcome and by the way mine are 18' also. Next time you remove something from the tunnel tie a peice of string/wire to it and pull it through also. Leave it there and tie it off on both ends in case you need to fish something through. Like I said... the best thing I've used was an old throttle cable with the plastic sheath removed.
acseatsri	posted 05-20-2003 01:05 PM ET (US) For someone who has the same vintage 1988 Evinrude/Johnson- at the opening where the 2 cables come out of the engine, is there some kind of rubber or plastic insert which supports the cables? There's nothing there on mine, but it looks like some sort of support which belongs there.
Ponchee	posted 05-22-2003 09:42 AM ET (US) As far as I know, all outboards have a rubber/plastic "seal" and guide for the cables wires and gas lines that enter between the cowling and the removable lid or cover. This prevents splashed water from being sucked under the cover of the motor and increases the vaccuum to the designed air opening of the cover which is usually towards the rear of the motor. I'd guess somebody forgot to replace yours last time it had the cables installed. Maybe the seal didn't allow for the diameter of the new cable. You should find a replacement or only go boating in smooth water. :0-] I used to race offshore and have seen motors suck in water and blow up when crossing in someones rooster tail but honestly look back when your coming off plane sometime. There is a lot of water splashed near the motor. Like I said.. just a guess on why yours is not there.