Anyone know how to disassemble this old Morse shifter? I need to relocate it to a different spot in the cockpit, but cannot for the life of me figure out how to take it apart.
Disassemble Older Morse Shifter
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Try the forum for atomic 4 engines. There are a lot of old A4 engines out there with this same shifter and the knowledge level there is amazing.
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It is very likely they were pressed on. There would be an inner and an outer stem. If you tried to prying you would most likely damage some part. It looks like it's of an age where poured or pot metal was used in the manufacturing process, covered in a nickel chrome. I am sure you you would like to save the unit and reuse. How ever it might behoove you to upgrade and get something new, but have a classic look. If the latter is the case, then cut it off. This is my 2cents worth. I hope someone can answer your question who has first hand experience.
Thanks, twodzusfittings, I believe you are correct. As I look closely at the contraption, press fitting seems to be what was done. And, I believe trying to pry it apart will only make matters worse!
That said, do you have any idea where I can find an upgrade replacement that will work. The Atomic 4 requires some serious pressure on the shift cable to fully engage forward gear! A replacement will need to provide that. Thanks,
@Jackfmcc
Dual Lever Single Function Side Mount Control B49$189.13Go2marineFree by 5/2130-day returns
or look up boat throttle on amazon. Also call up west Marine sales Help and they can guide you to what you need over the phone. Best yet, if there is a sales person who knows about them at your local chandlery, use them. Don't know much about them to be any help. Dont go cheap, it doesn't pay in the long run.
Dual Lever Single Function Side Mount Control B49$189.13Go2marineFree by 5/2130-day returns
or look up boat throttle on amazon. Also call up west Marine sales Help and they can guide you to what you need over the phone. Best yet, if there is a sales person who knows about them at your local chandlery, use them. Don't know much about them to be any help. Dont go cheap, it doesn't pay in the long run.