Mercury 305 CID, Service Manual, Page: 889 / 967

8C-6 - HURTH DOWN ANGLE TRANSMISSION 90-823225--1 1096
10. Install nut and washer to cable end guide stud.
Tighten until snug, then back off one full turn.
11. Install nut and washer to cable barrel stud.
Tighten until they bottom out. Tighten securely,
but do not over-tighten.
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b
c
d
a
c
a - Cable End Guide
b - Locknut and Washer (Tighten Until Bottoms Out, Then
Back Off 1/2 Turn)
c - Spacer
d - Bushings
e - Cable Barrel
12. Once shift cable adjustment is correct, secure
shift cable(s) with hardware as shown, referring
to appropriate configuration following:
NOTE: To change cable approach direction on single
or dual station installations, only the spacer/bushings
have to be switched to the opposite stud (the studs
are identical).
SINGLE CABLE - FORWARD ENTRY
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71210
f
b
c
d
e
a
b
1
2
1 - Cable Barrel Stud
2 - Cable End Guide Stud
a - Cable End Guide
b - Locknut and Washer (Tighten Until Bottoms Out, Then
Back Off 1/2 Turn)
c - Spacer (Fits Over Bushings)
d - Bushing
e - Cable Barrel
f - Spacers (Fits Over Stud)