Using MErc Gen II Controls on Outboard

[Tom Smyth]

Is it possible to use the newer Gen II control cables on an older style MErc Outboard?

HOpe so. Otherwise I have a BRAND NEW Gen II pistol grip panel mount for sale or trade.

HElp ??

Thanks

[Capt.Insane-o]

Yes.. read the instructions in the box.

[Tom Smyth]

According to the instructions they are NOT compliant with older" spin barrel" cable ends. Length between the barrel and terminations is about 3 inches farther than older style cables.

[Capt.Insane-o]

I have'nt had any issuse updating control boxes. You might be thinking of the control box ends, which are different all together than the old style.

[Tom Smyth]

corrct. Its the mechanism that holds the cable in place that is different.

I have heard that they make adapters ?

[Capt.Insane-o]

Umn.. if you have a new Gen 2 box and new Gen 2 cables... I'm not really seeing the issue here. I put the same deal in a 92 or 93 bass boat about a month ago. Barrel ends go to the motor, and the control box ends are held in by either metal or plastic clamps.

[Tom Smyth]

Capn-

i may be reactin gto some bad infor here. Was told BOTH ends of the gen II cables are different fromthe older barrel style.

I am starting to think only the control box end is different.

Is this true?

appreciate your inputs and comments. Trying to install this on a 1988 MErc outbaord.


thanks

Tom