1977 Throttle cable

[Deltarat]

Good afternoon,
I just launched my pontoon boat using a 150 hp Mercury outboard and found a bad cable connection inside the motor. Where do I find parts that look similar to the model 3600 Control type throttle cable. This cable has a sleeve that slides over the cable with snaps onto the cable with a snap ring, and then a barrel that fits into a hole that holds the entire unit in place. Am I making any sense at all. It's the old style 1977 throttle cable linkage at the motor. Please advise. Thanks, Bob

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 1977 Throttle cable

Delta, You can easily buy those control cables, at any marine outlet store, or a dealer. They are a standard type. I do not know if you can buy just the end piece however. Maybe you can get one at a OB Junkyard.

 

[Deltarat]

Re: 1977 Throttle cable

After spending hours searching the web, I found what I was looking for. It turns out that this assembly is standard for boat from 1965 to present. It's called a Teleflex 3300 Mercury Outboard Connection Kit. On-line from Florida only $15; but at my local Mercury Outboard shop: $38.00. "If you need the part; you pay the price." Again I remember why I hate Mercury Outboard repair dealers. They should be ashamed of "screwing" the public. I definitely won't be using their services in the near future. Especially when I also found it on line locally for $4.75 for this small, plastic sleeve. Anyhow, thanks for your input.