Mercury Gen 1 vs Gen 2 Throttle Cables Outboard Motor

[@ew7007]

I can't tell you how long I've looked for clarity on this issue and finally found your video. I'm adding a 2006 Merc 9.9 Pro Kicker to my boat for trolling and got a motor without the control box. Just found a box and now all I need to do is see which cables I need to fit the box. Very helpful. Thank you!

[@franksmythe6969]

That helped immensely. It is quite insane how little information there is out there on this stuff. Thank you so much.

[@SheepdogShaun]

Yeah. I couldn't find anything so I figured I'd make a video and save someone the time I wasted learning the harder way.

[@zcanders2]

I just lost an hour …saved me two more

[@jackeagle3856]

Gen I cables have the "Barrel" style retaining end on the control side of the cable. Gen II cables have the "Slot" retaining end on the control side of the cable. So, the type of control box determines the type of cables you will need. The Motor end of both Gen I and Gen II cables are the Same.

[@MONKNER]

Thanks for being clear and awesome. That helped enormously.

[@kckrol85]

My neutral on my remote control is slightly back from center on the remote control. Would I adjust the shift cable on the engine or adjust in the remote control? It's a 2016 115hp?

[@bobhenderson3525]

Thanks for the awesome info. I just ran into this problem.

[@ct1762]

@@kckrol85 that would be the engine end. disconnect shift cable at motor. manually shift to neutral. shift control box to exactly center/neutral. now adjust the cable trunnion so it fits perfectly on motor end.

[@grahamdrew5512]

correct FYI GENERALLY all newer engines are backwards compatible vis a vis cables. you will need a conversion cable to connect 14 pin to 8 pin for example.

[@stephengerke5998]

Shaun I have a 17 ft standard 1990 also converted to center console. Your video gave me ideas to correct their shortcomings.

[@phillipmasterson5511]

Typically when ordering cables, there's next to no description, one advert I read said fits all 2 and 4 stroke mercury/mariner, clearly they don't, so thanks for clearing this up.

[@brianlavigne3579]

Yeah, I had the same question, so thanks for the clear explanation. Happy boating!

[@sheckb1]

Hey bud, just came across your video today, and you've done exactly what i'm looking at doing now for the same reasons. But I do have one question, how did you go with the wiring from your gen 1 controller? Ignition, choke and trim/tilt. Cheers bud.

[@SheepdogShaun]

@@sheckb1 I used Mercury remote ignition kit that I bought from PartsVu. Part # 15000A7

[@paulmic2446]

Swapped a dual outboard control over last year. Gen 2 controller and cables. A lot nicer than gen 1

[@SheepdogShaun]

Yup!

[@mbcustoms]

Just helping you out a little bit, LOL it's called jury rigging Jury rigging! U get it! Not unless you know somebody that really screw things up.😅

[@davidbrewer1846]

Thanks. That was a big help for me.

[@teomaldo8994]

Awesome information. Thanks a bunch.

[@SheepdogShaun]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JimBert79]

Great Video. Quick question, the new trek safety switch yellow and red wire, what do you wire the send end too?? I know you hook the one part into the harness coming for the outboard but that wiring in the controls shows a second connection as well. What does that wire to? Thanks.

[@m4gnumek]

Did you figure it out by any chance?

[@masoncaps7733]

Hey Shaun I know I’m a little late but I’m in need of some help I’m thinking about buying a top mount control my other side mount control broke.I have been looking for gen 2 cables for my 1988 90 hp mercury but it said 2003 and newer don’t know it that matter ur opinion would really help thank u

[@robert100471]

thank you soooo much for this explanation :)

[@SuperDcopeland]

My boat has a 4 prong connector for the throttle arm but my new gen 2 commander 4000 has a 3 prong connector? How do I make these work?

[@ct1762]

cdi sells an adapter. around $100

[@falconer829]

Could you do a steering wheel removal video? Had trouble removing one recently. 😇

[@SheepdogShaun]

Lol. A cutoff wheel and digging deeper into your pockets will fix everything.

[@cnordbott]

Thank you!

[@damcii4944]

Thank you this Just helped me out insane good info thank you sir

[@SheepdogShaun]

Awesome! Glad I could help!

[@rogermoore7358]

Hey same issue sorta here. So I couldn’t tell from the video but the new one you got was it Gen 1 or 2. I need one but the motor seems opposite to most and it’s like it needs a push instead of pull action on the cable and seeing if yours was like that? Cheers

[@SheepdogShaun]

New one is Gen 2. There should be a way to reverse the direction.

[@gagebreaux9840]

Good video. Thanks a ton man

[@SheepdogShaun]

Awesome! Glad I could help! Please sub my channel.

[@rmox5]

Hey Shaun, I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now. just to clarify the engine side connection are identical correct ? Gen 1 /Gen 2 engine side the same ?

[@SheepdogShaun]

Yes, the engine side is the same.

[@angelvargas82]

Could you tell me the length of the gap where it secure the cable in the control? Im in need to buy my cables and my control is a GEN II but my engine is a Yamaha F225. Mercury bought this engine in 2004 and painted them in black and used Mercury GEN I controls. Now Im replacing the control and I step into this issue

[@SheepdogShaun]

I don't understand what you're asking for

[@angelvargas82]

Shaun Singer Hi! Theres a part where you describe the difference between the GEN I and II. The gen II has a gap that goes in the controller, do you know the size of that gap? I bought universal cables with the proper ends threads, but I dont know if the gap is deep enough to be used in the Mercury Gen II Controller.

[@SheepdogShaun]

@@angelvargas82 I think I know what you're asking for but it changes whether the arms are up or down and I'm really not sure without having to tear my console apart again. Sorry.

[@eddietinoga5846]

Thx

[@sliestak]

Thanks, this helped. How do you like the new console mount control? I'm looking to make a similar conversion.

[@SheepdogShaun]

Function is pretty much the same but it looks so much better now. Gave it a nice clean updated look.

[@ivanherd337]

Yes

[@melchorpardo20]

How did you hook up the ignition?

[@SheepdogShaun]

Got the separate keyed ignition that has an alarm and wired it in.