Anopther Shift Cable Question

[Swampmouse]

I have pulled the shift cables from my 1983 115hp Johnson. As I have a bunch of Bass Pro gift cards, I wanted to see if I could get it there. Anyway, they told me they only carry Mercury parts and could not help me.

I went on their website and the 11' shift cable for a Mercury looks EXACTLY the same as the ones I pulled off my boat.

Can anyone please confirm that they are the same cables? I would love to use uo these gift cards and not spend my $$ if possible.

Thanks,
SM

 

[Swampmouse]

Re: Anopther Shift Cable Question

I may have just found the answer. I was looking at them on this site and see that the little thumb screw doesn't appear to be on the mercury ones??

SM

 

[ezeke]

Re: Anopther Shift Cable Question

Most cables have the part numbers stamped on them within a few feet of the end. Get the part number and you will have little risk of getting the wrong cable.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Anopther Shift Cable Question

the trunion (adjustment) nut on the cables are different between merc and JE

 

[F_R]

Re: Anopther Shift Cable Question

Well, I don't know much about Mercs, but I've never seen a Merc cable that looks like an OMC/BRP Johnson cable. Unless, that is, we are talking about aftermarket controls, such as Morse. Those have threaded ends for adapters.