Bracket for Shift Cable

[daveg1]

I bought my boat with a recently rebuilt A4. After correcting a few problems, I got the engine running. Since then I have not had a single problem. The A4 is very reliable.

When the rebuilt A4 was installed, the outer housing of the shift cable was mounted to a thin bulkhead. When shifting, the bulkhead would flex, and has started to crack. I am in the process of fixing the bulkhead and I'm wondering why the shift cable housing is mounted to a bulkhead. I would think the logical mount is a bracket attached to the engine.

What is the usual attachment point for the shift cable housing? Does anyone sell an engine mounted bracket?

Thanks,
Dave Gardner
Ericson 29
"To The Moon"