Sierra 18-2604 Lower Shift Cable Kit, Replaces 815471T1, for Bravo Outdrives

The Sierra 18-2604 Lower Shift Cable Kit is a complete replacement kit for the lower shift cable on Bravo outdrives, designed as a direct replacement for OEM number 815471T1. Shift cables transmit the shift lever's movement from the control station down to the outdrive, and over time the cable core, end fittings, and bellows can wear, corrode, or develop play that leads to sloppy or unreliable gear engagement. This kit addresses that by supplying the cable and the associated hardware needed to restore proper shift feel and function in one package.

Inside the kit is the Bravo shift cable itself (Sierra 18-2145, equivalent to OEM 815471A3), a shift cable end kit (Sierra 18-2149, equivalent to OEM 43433), and a shift cable bellows (Sierra 18-2753-1) that seals the cable where it passes through the outdrive housing. The cable core is steel with a PVC insulating jacket for corrosion resistance and durability in the marine environment. As with all Sierra products, this kit is built to meet or exceed the specification of the original equipment part it replaces.

Specifications

• Brand: Sierra
• Manufacturer Part Number: 18-2604
• Product Category: Mercruiser Shift Cables
• Fitment: Bravo
• Kit Contents: Shift Cable 18-2145 (O.E. 815471A3, qty 1), Shift Cable End Kit 18-2149 (O.E. 43433, qty 1), Shift Cable Bellows 18-2753-1
• Material: Steel (core), PVC (insulation)
• Item Dimensions: 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches
• Weight: 1.35 pounds
• Connector Type: Deans
• Wire Diameter: 3 millimeters
• UPC: 030999875143

Fitment

• Bravo outdrives

Replaces (OEM)

• 815471T1

Frequently Asked Questions

What outdrive does the Sierra 18-2604 fit? The Sierra 18-2604 Lower Shift Cable Kit is designed for Bravo outdrives.

What OEM part number does this kit replace? The 18-2604 kit replaces OEM number 815471T1.

What is included in the 18-2604 kit? The kit contains a Bravo shift cable (Sierra 18-2145, equivalent to OEM 815471A3), a shift cable end kit (Sierra 18-2149, equivalent to OEM 43433), and a shift cable bellows (Sierra 18-2753-1).

Is the shift cable in this kit genuine Sierra or aftermarket? It is a Sierra-branded replacement part, built to meet or exceed the specification of the original 815471T1 equipment it replaces rather than being sourced from the original outdrive manufacturer.

What material is the shift cable made from? The shift cable in the 18-2604 kit uses a steel core with a PVC insulating jacket.

How much does the 18-2604 shift cable kit weigh? The complete kit weighs 1.35 pounds.

Does the kit include the bellows and end fitting, or just the cable? Yes, the 18-2604 kit includes the shift cable, the shift cable end kit, and the shift cable bellows together, not just the cable alone.

Will this kit work on a shift cable that uses OEM number 815471A3? The shift cable portion of the 18-2604 kit (Sierra 18-2145) is the equivalent to OEM number 815471A3.

What is the UPC for the Sierra 18-2604 kit? The UPC for the Sierra 18-2604 Lower Shift Cable Kit is 030999875143.

Can I use just the end kit or bellows separately instead of the full kit? The 18-2604 is sold as a complete lower shift cable kit that bundles the cable (18-2145), end kit (18-2149), and bellows (18-2753-1) together as one part number.