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Hello
Do I need to replace the whole cable or can I replace the black end where it’s broke?
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That end comes attached to the cable as a whole assembly… You’ll need a new OEM Mercruiser cable. There should be a part number on the cable in which ought to be the size/length too.

What year is the boat?
 
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Fun Times said:
That end comes attached to the cable as a whole assembly… You’ll need a new OEM Mercruiser cable. There should be a part number on the cable in which ought to be the size/length too.

What year is the boat?
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2011 Tahoe Q5i
Cable number is 3992617-01

Is this easy to replace? I’ve never done it before. Do you know of any videos?
 
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If you can change a car tire you should be able to change the cable
post a pic of your control box. might be able to locate material for you to change the cable
 
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The throttle only button in my Quicksilver control started sticking in and the control just wasn't working as smooth as it should. So I decided to buy a new one. Maybe a new Mercury control or a Teleflex CH1751P Osprey. YIKES! $300! So I next decided to tear into the old one to see what was...
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Bt Doctur said:
If you can change a car tire you should be able to change the cable
post a pic of your control box. might be able to locate material for you to change the cable
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I can for sure change a tire. I changed the bellows on this boat this summer. Just need a little guidance. Thank you for your time.
 
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Bt Doctur said:
If you can change a car tire you should be able to change the cable
post a pic of your control box. might be able to locate material for you to change the cable
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That would be amazing if you could help me with the materials. Thank you thank you
 
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2011 Tahoe Q5i
Cable number is 3992617-01

Is this easy to replace? I’ve never done it before. Do you know of any videos?
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For some reason it seemingly challenging to get an exact match on your cable number. Got/getting close but not confident at suggesting the same one in length from sea star solutions formally Teleflex.

Looks like you have room on the backside of the throttle mechanism to remove the plastic cover that has either five or six Phillips small (#1 I believe it was) head screws holding that back cover on…. Remove the whole cover then remove the screw holding the throttle cable in place to the mechanism.

Might be easier and quicker to use a Phillips bit head, and then use a ratcheting wrench (1/4 inch) to undo the six screws.

You may have to pull the old one out first to measure just to be sure you get the right one on order.

It’s not that bad once started.

That looks to be a GEN two MerCruiser shift mechanism and cables.

 

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Fun Times said:
For some reason it seemingly challenging to get an exact match on your cable number. Got/getting close but not confident at suggesting the same one in length from sea star solutions formally Teleflex.

Looks like you have room on the backside of the throttle mechanism to remove the plastic cover that has either five or six Phillips small (#1 I believe it was) head screws holding that back cover on…. Remove the whole cover then remove the screw holding the throttle cable in place to the mechanism.

Might be easier and quicker to use a Phillips bit head, and then use a ratcheting wrench (1/4 inch) to undo the six screws.

You may have to pull the old one out first to measure just to be sure you get the right one on order.

It’s not that bad once started.

That looks to be a GEN two MerCruiser shift mechanism and cables.

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Thank you for helping me.
 
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Fun Times said:
For some reason it seemingly challenging to get an exact match on your cable number. Got/getting close but not confident at suggesting the same one in length from sea star solutions formally Teleflex.

Looks like you have room on the backside of the throttle mechanism to remove the plastic cover that has either five or six Phillips small (#1 I believe it was) head screws holding that back cover on…. Remove the whole cover then remove the screw holding the throttle cable in place to the mechanism.

Might be easier and quicker to use a Phillips bit head, and then use a ratcheting wrench (1/4 inch) to undo the six screws.

You may have to pull the old one out first to measure just to be sure you get the right one on order.

It’s not that bad once started.

That looks to be a GEN two MerCruiser shift mechanism and cables.

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Do you if here is any videos out there on the change cable
 
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I’m not seeing anything video wise within your shifter model design though there’s a few others of an outboard types and different designs but maybe enough to help get you started.
Maybe something in here will help but doubtful, https://www.kayakpaddling.net/how-to-remove-mercury-throttle-control/

What happened to the cable in your hand?

Did you win the race?🙂👍
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I have no idea how it broke. I went to start boat up and found this broke. The cable end looked twisted so maybe too much pressure made it break ?
 
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copy and paste
file:///C:/Users/Edeward%20J/Downloads/MerControls%20manual(1).pdf
 
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Fun Times said:
For some reason it seemingly challenging to get an exact match on your cable number. Got/getting close but not confident at suggesting the same one in length from sea star solutions formally Teleflex.

Looks like you have room on the backside of the throttle mechanism to remove the plastic cover that has either five or six Phillips small (#1 I believe it was) head screws holding that back cover on…. Remove the whole cover then remove the screw holding the throttle cable in place to the mechanism.

Might be easier and quicker to use a Phillips bit head, and then use a ratcheting wrench (1/4 inch) to undo the six screws.

You may have to pull the old one out first to measure just to be sure you get the right one on order.

It’s not that bad once started.

That looks to be a GEN two MerCruiser shift mechanism and cables.

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Going to attempt to remove the cover tomorrow and then measure this puppy. Wish me luck.
 
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I have no idea how it broke. I went to start boat up and found this broke. The cable end looked twisted so maybe too much pressure made it break ?
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Here's your shifter and if desired you could follow the cable link within where it says Must use Gen II Throttle/Shift cables. Part number range 897978A__(choose your length) and find an OEM cable a bit easier once you know what cable length you have now for sure. https://www.mercruiserparts.com/883710a03-remote-control

In this past photo of yours you can see the part was already cracked and about to break,
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Fun Times said:
Here's your shifter and if desired you could follow the cable link within where it says Must use Gen II Throttle/Shift cables. Part number range 897978A__(choose your length) and find an OEM cable a bit easier once you know what cable length you have now for sure. https://www.mercruiserparts.com/883710a03-remote-control

In this past photo of yours you can see the part was already cracked and about to break,
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Thank you so much for your help.
 
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