1998 Itasca 32ft motorhome.After several hours of diagnostics and a 20 mile tow behind a wrecker, it has been determined that the transmission link cable is seized solid. The cable has been removed, the transmission lever moves freely and the shift lever on the transmission moves. The cable will not move -- it is seized hard as a rock.The service depot has tried various suppliers and there are no cables available - most say it is too old and not made anymore.I have been sitting in the service depot for 2 nights now and want to get to my vacation destination ASAP.Any suggestions for replacement, repair and build a new cable will be appreciated.We are presently located in Ocala, FL.Stu

HereMany places can make a cable, that one is in FL.

What chassis?And, if Ford, 460 or V10?

It is a Chev Chassis (?P30) with 454 CID engine.West Palm beach is a long drive there and back.Thanx

To verify the P chassis, it will have independent front suspension-- suspension looks like a larger version of a Chevy PU.

Not sure if the chassis is a factor. The cable connects at the bottom of the steering post behind the front wheel and goes a round about way to the shift lever on the transmission. Approximately 6' in length with fittings on each end and a couple of mounting brackets on the cable sheath.Thanx

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K_Charles
Explorer
Dec 16, 2015
Here
Many places can make a cable, that one is in FL.
wolfe10
Explorer
Dec 16, 2015
What chassis?

And, if Ford, 460 or V10?
Dream_Chaser_
Explorer
Dec 16, 2015
It is a Chev Chassis (?P30) with 454 CID engine.

West Palm beach is a long drive there and back.

Thanx
wolfe10
Explorer
Dec 16, 2015
To verify the P chassis, it will have independent front suspension-- suspension looks like a larger version of a Chevy PU.
Dream_Chaser_
Explorer
Dec 16, 2015
Not sure if the chassis is a factor. The cable connects at the bottom of the steering post behind the front wheel and goes a round about way to the shift lever on the transmission. Approximately 6' in length with fittings on each end and a couple of mounting brackets on the cable sheath.

Thanx
cudntherd
Explorer
Dec 16, 2015
Chaser,
You may want to Try this:
1)Remove the cable from the RV. (or at least the end in the cab)
2)Place a 2 or 3 ft. long hose over one end of the cable housing, and Clamp the hose securely.
3)Fill the hose with penetrating oil or transmission fluid.
4)Pressurize the hose with compressed air and try to move the cable while pressurized, repeat as required.
Good luck.
MountainAir05
Explorer II
Dec 16, 2015
Any boat shop, Auto parts also have them. Also as stated. Light oil and suck thru hose with vacuum.
Gjac
Explorer III
Dec 16, 2015
If your eng ran hot or overheated the plastic housing shi is unto to inside cable wire. The replacement cable comes with an insulation on the outside to prevent this from happening again. The shop will want to go to workhorse to find the cable but tell them it is a P 30 chassis like on the many trucks that Chevy made. The vin would also be helpful.
Dream_Chaser_
Explorer
Dec 18, 2015
Finally got a new cable and fixed the problem. Marine cables did not have a long enough throw, the end fittings had a different thread and the cable diameter was too small for the mounting clamps to work.

Finally found a shop in Jacksonville Fl. that was able to make an identical cable. Took about 20 minutes to make the cable and $140 cost.

Still waiting for a response from Winnebago but probably won't hear from them.

Thanx for your help.
MountainAir05
Explorer II
Dec 18, 2015
Post the shop. Got a friend in need of one also.