shift throttle controls

[volstreet]

Hello. I am putting a 2004 merc 25 4stroke on my 18 ft pontoon replacing a 1991 two stroke johnson
motor so all the cables are old. Is this a job for a do it yourself or should I
enlist professional help. I am located in the boonies so it is hard to get to
a dealer. Thanks for any help. vol

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: shift throttle controls

i do my own, you will need the mercury controls.

 

[JWRoberts]

Re: shift throttle controls

I have re-powered two boats and it is a relatively easy job.

 

[volstreet]

Re: shift throttle controls

Thank you for your replies. by mercury controls do you mean new cables or
just the attachments that connect the motor to the cable. thanks again Vol

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: shift throttle controls

mercury and johnson controls are not compatible, the cables are different, the throw of the cables are different lengths. the wiring harness are totally different.

 

[volstreet]

Re: shift throttle controls

Thanks for the replies. they really help. I looked at teleflex controls but they
are no specific to any particular engine. they did no have a mercury connecting
kit. also the only wiring harness is for the tach with five wires for a merc. Is this
what you were referring to? where would i find a merc kit? thanks again Vol