Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual page 200

MIE MODELS - HURTH TRANSMISSION
2. Check shift lever positioning as indicated.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that shift lever is positioned approximately 10 aft of vertical
when in the neutral detent position and that the distance ("c") between studs in the
following is set at 7-1/8 in. (318 mm). If necessary, loosen clamping bolt and position
lever so that dimension "c" is as shown when in the neutral detent position and
retighten bolt.
Typical Hurth Transmission Shown
3. Place remote control shift lever, and transmission shift lever, in neutral position.
4. Remove nuts and washers from shift cable attaching studs.
5. Locate center of remote control and control shift cable play (backlash), as follows:
a. Ensure that remote control is in neutral position.
b. Push in on control cable end with enough pressure to remove play, and mark
c. Pull out on control cable end with enough pressure to remove play, and mark
d. Measure distance between marks "a" and "b," and mark position "c," half-way
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a - Shift Lever
b - Lever, In Neutral Detent, Must Be Approximately 10 Aft Of Vertical
c - Dimension Between Studs - 7-1/8 in. (318 mm)
d - Clamping Bolt
position "a" on tube.
position "b" on tube.
between marks "a" and "b."
b
c
d
c
b
a
c
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