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Dee · 06-11-2012, 11:27 AM

Does anyone know where new ( or good used) top motor drive cables for a '53 Merc can be had?

Vic Piano · 06-11-2012, 11:59 AM

Try Hydro-E-Lectric in Punta Gorda, Florida. Sorry, I don't have there phone number but I'm sure they have a web site.

Merc Cruzer · 06-11-2012, 12:14 PM

When you say "drive cables" .....they look to be heavy spedo cables....

rotorwrench · 06-11-2012, 04:45 PM

They are probably more similar to Teleflex cables used for steering & control applications for boats. I know you can get stuff for marine applications that may have a cross over in size and strength to the old power top drive cables.

If Hydro-E-Lectric can't help, you might call this outfit. http://www.convertibleparts.com/index.htm
They make drive cables for the 71 to 76 GM products that used similar drive set ups. The key would be a company that has the right size cable and a way to swage the drive ends to a shape or fitting that will work for the Mercs that used them for a time.

Dee · 06-12-2012, 11:39 AM

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Thanks guys for the help.

06-11-2012, 11:27 AM	#1
Dee Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 67	Convertible Drive cables Does anyone know where new ( or good used) top motor drive cables for a '53 Merc can be had?

06-11-2012, 11:59 AM	#2
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Convertible Drive cables Try Hydro-E-Lectric in Punta Gorda, Florida. Sorry, I don't have there phone number but I'm sure they have a web site. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

06-11-2012, 04:45 PM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: Convertible Drive cables They are probably more similar to Teleflex cables used for steering & control applications for boats. I know you can get stuff for marine applications that may have a cross over in size and strength to the old power top drive cables. If Hydro-E-Lectric can't help, you might call this outfit. http://www.convertibleparts.com/index.htm They make drive cables for the 71 to 76 GM products that used similar drive set ups. The key would be a company that has the right size cable and a way to swage the drive ends to a shape or fitting that will work for the Mercs that used them for a time. Last edited by rotorwrench; 06-11-2012 at 05:41 PM.

06-12-2012, 11:39 AM	#5
Dee Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 67	Re: Convertible Drive cables Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks guys for the help.